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The Peplos Kore is an Archaic Greek marble statue dating to around 530 BCE, discovered on the Athenian Acropolis, named for the peplos garment she appears to wear and noted for its formal frontal pose and painted surface.
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Peplos Kore ranks #131 of 235 in the Artifact ranking, behind Sony Walkman TPS-L2, ahead of Ford Mustang.
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Was the Peplos Kore originally plain white marble?
No. Traces of pigment show that the statue once had a brightly painted garment, hair, facial details, and decorative patterns.
Why is the statue called the Peplos Kore?
Kore means a young woman or maiden, and the figure was named for the heavy garment initially identified as a peplos. Some scholars now question that clothing identification and suggest the statue may depict a goddess.
What might the Peplos Kore originally have held?
Her missing left forearm was made separately and probably extended forward holding an object. The lost attribute could have clarified whether she represented a mortal maiden, a deity, or a votive figure.
Where was the Peplos Kore discovered?
It was found on the Athenian Acropolis in the 19th century and dates to around 530 BCE. The statue is displayed in the Acropolis Museum in Athens.
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