Figurine Fragment

B2756

From: Iraq | Nippur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B2756
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Egyptianizing
Provenience Iraq | Nippur
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Woman
Description

CBS Register: Upper part of terracotta statue (high relief) betraying Egypt-influence. adorned with necklace.

PBS XVI: same type (nude woman with clasped hands) but exquisitely modelled in all its details of eyes, nose, lips, chin and hair. A nine-strand necklace sets off the slender neck above the graceful curve of the breasts and the rounded arms. molded relief.

Credit Line Babylonian Expedition to Nippur I,1889
Other Number PBS XVI: 54 - Other Number

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