Figurine; Fayoum; Figurines; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Standing horse wearing amulet with three pendants, plumed yoke (?), bridle, and double forehead bands. Hair of mane represented in fluid locks of three strands each. Tail shown with single long strands. Folds of neck lightly modeled. Features of the head are indicated in rounded planes; pupils are indicated. Front plane of forehead and muzzle is marred by seam. Holds head high. Sides and chest swell. Very broad neck; body narrows towards hind flanks. Fore and hind legs are paired off and show in relief as very slender with schematic lines above the hooves. Forelegs are brought slightly forward. Reddish brown clay (Muns 2.5 yr 5/4) moulded hollow in two halves and sealed lengthwise down center. Possible irregular vent in lower abdomen before right hindleg. Bottoms closed. Black stains. Salting.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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