Human Statuette

30-47-14

From: South Arabia

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-47-14
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Sabaean
Provenience South Arabia
Date Made 1000 BCE - 1 CE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Limestone
Description

Limestone statuette of a seated man. Same geometrical style as 30-47-13, cut in a square block. Straight cut at the waist. Prominent breast. Toes incised on plinth. Name defaced. Lines at the back divide arms and body. Fragment of copper near left hand (staff?). Head of usual triangular shape. Mouth a square hole.

Height 65 cm
Length 252 cm
Width 95 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Quill Jones, 1930

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