Human Figurine

32-40-36

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 32-40-36
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area NCF, 150 down, courtyard
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Human Head
Description

Clay. Hand modelled. Negro? Damaged. 2015 description: The head from a figurine. The face is upturned. It has no hair. The ears, nose, mouth, and eyes are modeled. The ceramic is orange and porous: possibly from a plant temper.

Height 3.7 cm
Width 2.8 cm
Depth 3.5 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1932
Other Number U.18108 - Field No SF

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