Human Figurine

31-16-774

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 31-16-774
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area PG; level of the Larsa houses (rubbish?) overlying the Royal Cemetery
Period Larsa
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Warrior
Description

Profile. Warrior holding curved weapon and (right hand hanging). Necklace and Turban molded; Broken. UE VII: male figure advancing right; he wears a shawl over his left shoulder secured by a belt round his waist and a turban; in his left head he holds against his breast the curved scimitar

Length 7.5 cm
Width 4.8 cm
Thickness 1.8 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1931
Other Number U.12748 - Field No SF

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