Figurine; Karanis; Figurines; Paint; Clay (unfired); Female

Notes:

Woman, wearing amulet, leggings, shawl and knee-length, V-necked, sleeved garment with chevron cuffs. She sits with legs drawn up and heels together, holding arms in orans position. Looks straight out. Face is full and triangular with flattened profile. Coiffure in front consists of two stippled rows of curls framing face, above which looms narrow bouffant melon arrangement with central diadem. Back side consists of very full, shoulder length wig with hair arranged in herringbone fashion. Drapery of back side indicated. Reddish brown clay (Muns 3.75 yr 5/4) moulded hollow and sealed at sides. Bottom is included in back side mould. Small rectangular vent, bottom. Traces of paint: drapery pink, hair black.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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URL:

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