Figurine Fragment; Fayoum; Figurines; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Face of a husky-type dog from tip of nose to top of head, of stock representation. Face is given human eyes with pupils indicated, furrowed brows with deep drilling to show buckled folds of skin. Snout is long and mannered, with nostrils twisted and snarling jowls. Reddish brown clay (Muns. 5 yr 5/3) moulded hollow. The piece in question is from the front end section of a dog moulded in three sections. Face only survives. Salting.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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URL:

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