Human Statuette

30-47-5

From: South Arabia

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-47-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience South Arabia
Section Near Eastern
Materials Alabaster
Description

Alabaster statuette of Karib'il son of Ma'ad'il and 'Il-sharih, standing on a plinth, two hands extended. Loin cloth. Necklace. Anklets. Inscription on loin cloth and plinth. Slab left flat scarcely modelled, rough behind. Head out of proportion; flat and rough above. Head reduced to a triangular mask. Incised eyed. Short moustache. Ears scarcely indicated. Painted eyes -- and hair'. RES 4238

Height 3 cm
Length 12.2 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Quill Jones, 1930
Other Number R'ES 4238 - Other Number

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