Figurine; Terenouthis; Figurines; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Terracotta female bust; only upper arms are formed. Figure wears braid which is draped over left shoulder, under right breast and arm, and across back; braid shown by incised criss-crossed lines. Incised groove divides chest vertically. A grape vine with leaves, fruits and tendrils lies across back and breasts; incised horizontal bands on throat. Facial features are incised and modeled; two braids are visible on either side of neck. Fillet with incised lines crosses forehead. On front of head, hair is represented by incised lines possibly covered by another vine with fruit. Rest of head is covered by short veil (?) Another vine is visible on back of head. Band with vertical grooves encircles waist. Vent hole at back top of head. Two-part mold.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Terenouthis; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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