Human Statuette

30-47-13

From: South Arabia

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-47-13
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience South Arabia
Section Near Eastern
Materials Limestone
Description

Limestone statuette of a seated man. Arms and legs outlined in cubic style on the block. A deep cut marks the waist of the four sides. Fingers and toes are incised, the latter on the plinth on wither side of a defaced inscription.... Breasts are two knots between the hands. Three incised lines divide the back, and mark the arms. Chest is cut flat. Head is the triangular mask cut flat above. Nose flush with forehead. Incised eyes. Mouth is a straight cut. Incised lines painted black. RES 4244.

Height 6 cm
Length 20.5 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Quill Jones, 1930
Other Number R'ES 4244 - Other Number

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