figurine; Fayoum; Figurines; Ceramic; Aphrodite and Priapus

Notes:

Chubby Aphrodite and Priapus stand on a base which imitates a rectangular statue base. Aphrodite, wearing band-like coiffure, extends left arm around shoulder of Priapus and holds out background drapery with right arm. She is shown with a pudgy face. Priapus, hooded, exposes phallus (missing) by holding up drapery with left hand. His right hand emerges from under drapery roll at upper chest. Face does not survive. Base distorted to show three sides to the front. Back rounded and unindicated. Pinkish red clay with zinc-like substance surfacing. Plaster-mould made hollow in two halves sealed at sides. No vent. Bottom open. Loop (missing) on back for suspension. Salting developing in cracks and in concentrated areas on back.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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