Ivory statue of “The Tambourine Player”, Ugarit, Late Bronze Age (1550 – 1200 BC), 5 cm.

Sculpture in the round – Statues

Material:Human/Animal Remains |Type:Sculptures/Relief carving |Countries:Syria

  • Period

    Prehistory to Islamic era (6th millennium BC - 15th century AD)

  • Red List

    Emergency Red List – Syria

Category

Sculpture in the round – Statues
Stone (gypsum, basalt, alabaster), wood and metal (gold, silver). Women with hats or elaborate headdresses. Men are typically bald and/or bearded. Clothing may be plain, layered or wavy. Long skirts or dresses with one shoulder bare. May have eyes inlaid with lapis lazuli and/or inscriptions on the back. Height: 10-120 cm.
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