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figurine, portion

human history
  • Description

    Figurine portion of head and part of upper torso. Mould made. Headdress an asymmetrical cap with rounded, textured top on one side, vertical division or parting at the centre, horizontally lined on other side with diagonally flared side lock. Vertically lined rim across forehead. Ear spools with raised central dot, one partially broken. Eyes indented, nose and mouth abraded. Double roll segmented collar. One shoulder and shaped upper chest survive.

    Broken down one side and across upper torso. White pigment on front and back. Traces of red on headdress. Reddish firing colouration on back.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.352
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
figurine, portion 2012.19.352

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