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Figurine of a woman
Near Eastern, Mesopotamian, Sumerian
Sumerian
2900–1800 B.C.
Object Place: Sumer
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 10.5 x 6.5 x 2.3 cm (4 1/8 x 2 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
Accession Number28.12
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTerracotta figurine of a large female. It is molded in relief. The figure is missing below the knees. She is wearing wig-like headdress and, possibly, a bodice. Her hands are at her breast possibly holding an object. Details are incised. The surface is worn. Same as 28.60.
ProvenanceFrom Sumer. 1928: purchased by the MFA along with 28.11 for $45.
(Accession date: February 2, 1928)
(Accession date: February 2, 1928)