The Peplos Kore was dedicated to the goddess Athena on the Akropolis in Athens c.530 BCE and now stands in the Akropolis Museum.
The Peplos Kore is a female figure taking her name from the heavy wool garment she wears over a chiton. Her dress is simple and rigid. It was originally ornamented with painted decoration. Traces of paint are still visible on her eyes, lips and curly hair, which was held by a metal diadem.
Her mouth, although in an archaic smile, is soft and relaxed.