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head, figurine

human history
  • Description

    Figurine head. Top of head rounded, and rough, indicating headdress has been broken off. Earspools, possibly of tubular type, broken off. Eyes rough sockets. Nose and mouth slightly off-centre, very little chin. Modelling striae on face. Traces of white pigment around broken earspool areas, red pigment on most of the face. Broken at the neck.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.186
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department

    Archaeology

head, figurine 2012.19.186

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