Figurine; Karanis; Figurines; Clay (unfired); Orans female

Notes:

Woman, draped to knees in sleeved garment, sitting with legs drawn up and heels together, holding arms in orans position. Looks straight out. Face is round and flat, mouth open. Corners of mouth do not meet. Holes for earrings. Coiffure consists of radiating rows of tight waves which frame face, line up in even rows and move to back. Back side shows hair parted down center, gathered, and tied at nape. Back side is represented entirely nude with channel for vertebrae, and dimples of lower back indicated. Reddish brown clay (Muns 5 yr 5/3) moulded hollow and sealed at sides. Bottom is included in mould of back side. No proper vent, but left earring channel opens into hollow interior.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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