Figurine Mold

CBS Register: terracotta mold of a female deity

PBS XVI: same type with arms hanging. The short, plump figure may be intended as an idol. Her legs are close together, her feet rest on a small base made of two bricks. The same disposition is found on several cylinder seals, where the nude woman stands on a small base. Such seals are generally posterior to BC 2000, when the Amorite, western influence was predominant in Babylonia. The nude woman with her ritual symbolism was perhaps then transformed into an idol.

The present figure is cast out of an ancient original mold. A pubes bordered by deep incised lines, a short waist, prominent hips, large breasts and shoulders short legs, with their kneecaps carefully marked, a broad face, full cheeks, large yes, fleshy lips and a round chin, give us a perfect picture of the Oriental Venus. Wavy hair falling in masses of curls on the shoulders and large armlets add to the irresistible grace of the lady.