female figurine; Karanis; Figurines; Ceramic; Paint; Female orant

Notes:

Reddish-brown clay (Muns. 5YR5/3). Right hand missing. Traces of black paint on hair and scattered remains of plaster. Corpulent nude woman wears only earrings, an amulet on a chain, and rings on upper arms, wrist and ankles. Sits with legs drawn back and heels together. Arms held in orant position. Face round and full with large features and prominent cheek. Pupil indicated. Loop curls frame face. Spherical ornament flanked by pine cones on head. At back, hood-like coiffure bulges at base and sweeps upward in inverted herringbone pattern along a central part. Loops of chain continue around back of neck. Reverse schematically worked. Hollow moulded and sealed at sides. Back side mould includes bottom. Small circular vent bottom. Traces of paint. Hair black.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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