Terracotta female figurine, Halaf, 6th millennium BC, 8.8 cm.

Sculpture in the round – Votive figurines

Material:Clay/Ceramic |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 – Votive figurines
Ceramic (clay, terracotta). Female figurines with emphasized sexual features, sometimes painted or with one or more beak-like heads and jewellery. Figures standing, sitting, riding horses or playing musical instruments. Greek and Roman examples may have distinct drapery folds. Height: 10-20 cm.
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