Phrasikleia, the earliest and best preserved Kore of the Collection was unearthed together with the Kouros of Myrhinous.
The fully preserved statue stood atop the grave of Phrasikleia (which was rare for a Kore). The facial expression and the rendering of the garment that follows the curves of her body underneath are remarkable. The chiton retains in many places its painted decoration with rosettes, swastikas, stars, and meanders.
She is also unusually tall for a Kore: The height of the statue is 1,79 m, or 2.12m with the base. This extraordinary work is one of the most important of the Archaic style. It was made by the sculptor Aristion from Paros. (Ca. 550-540 B.C.)
Archaic Period Sculptures Collection in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.