Ancient Ballerina

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Dancing women figurines from the 3rd century, BC; from Siracusa’s Museo Archeologico regionale “Paolo Orsi.”

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  1. I love the way the dresses lie in folds and that I see pointed toes in a shoe that looks like a ballet slipper with the satin straps. 2300 years ago? Wow.

    1. Well, satin straps, I’m not so sure, but happily tip-toeing for sure!

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