Figurine

B16671

From: Iraq | Nippur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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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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