probably from a statue of Artemis, wearing a reticulated sandal with strap ends knotted below the ankle and flaring central tab terminating in a double volute.

O. Rundle Gilbert, New York, November 7th, 1974, no. 145
Albert E. Davis, 60 East 9th Street, New York, acquired at the above sale

Very minor scattered chips and abrasions, big toe lacking, loss to proper left side of index toe and pinky toe, underside with remains of support which allowed the foot to be raised from the base, surface fairly dirty.
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