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Female figurine

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A terracotta female figurine, elongated in form, bearing tattoo marks. The head is missing and the feet are stylised.
The emphasis on the features of the body suggests that they were intended as fertility figures for both living and dead alike.

Present location

LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL

Inventory number

16.11.06.261

Dating

MIDDLE KINGDOM (not before); 2ND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD (not after)

Archaeological Site

ESNA

Category

HUMAN FIGURINE

Material

POTTERY

Technique

FORMED BY HAND

Height

13 cm

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