Object Number | B16671 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Iraq | Nippur |
Period | Parthian |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Terracotta |
Iconography | Woman |
Description | CBS Register: Nippur. terracotta. statuette in two molded pieces. Lady walking, wears tunic, peplum, high stephane. Parthian time. PBS XVI: Babylonian lady. Same type. The hands are muffled in the shawl, the right on the hip, the left gathering the folds at the waist. The sleeved and plaited tunic falling to the feet, has embroidered edges, and is attached by a clasp at the neck. The breasts are visible below the light material. Waved hair, turban, and horned veil as before. THe figure stands on a low base or plinth. Back and front are hollow, molded apart and joined. |
Credit Line | Babylonian Expedition to Nippur IV, 1900 |
Other Number | PBS XVI: 115 - Other Number | P270158 - CDLI Number |
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