Human Statuette
| Object Number: | 30-47-9 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | South Arabia |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Limestone |
| Height: | 33 cm |
| Width: | 14 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Quill Jones, 1930 |
| Other Number: | R'ES 4234 - Other Number |
Description
Limestone statuette of Ka'il-wahab, standing on a plinth. Rough block scarcely modelled, supporting a moon-like face. Feet lost in skirt or loincloth. Arms not indicated; just two hands pressing the body in front. Nails and joints incised. Eyes painted black, with eyeballs made of obsidian. Incised mouth. Long nose. Rough ears. Top of head left flat and rough.
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