Votive Warrior

Item

Title
Votive Warrior
Inventory Number
A0066
From Date
-299
To Date
-1
Description
Very crudely made ?warrior w head set against oval background, arms at sides. 3 diagonal ridges on chest suggesting cuirass, from which hand two triangular flaps over top of long, very thin legs. Vertical ridge on face possibly chance product of crude manufacture. Flat base pushed up irregularly at front while clay still moist. Plain back covered with finger impressions.
State of Preservation
Most of edge next to l leg crumbled off; sporadic surface pitting and some greenish incrustation all over.
Height
14.87 cm
Rim Diameter
4.35 cm
Width
3.75 cm
Color
Clay body 5YR 6/6 (reddish yellow).
Type
terracotta
Material
fired clay