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1917.53.523

Ceramic female figurine, with missing arms. Semi-nude female figure with incised decoration representing clothing on the lower body. A[IL [OPS Move] 11/4/2017]


1917.53.523

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic female figurine, with missing arms. Semi-nude female figure with incised decoration representing clothing on the lower body. A[IL [OPS Move] 11/4/2017]
Long description
Ceramic female figurine, with missing arms. Semi-nude female figure with incised decoration representing clothing on the lower body. Appears to have a flat-topped hairstyle painted black at the back, defined features including ears and circular eyes, and a missing nose. Elongated neck decorated with two black bands Hollow, with a small round opening in the navel. [IL [OPS Move] 11/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Edward Burnett Tylor
PRM source Anna Rebecca Tylor
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Iron Age, uncertain
Date collected
By 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Handbuilt, Process Painted
Dimensions
Depth: max 45 mm, Length: max 215 mm, Width: max 52 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1917.53.523

Search terms: Figure, Pottery, Toy and Game, Doll Figure