Female “Swinger” Fragment

Item

Title
Female “Swinger” Fragment
Inventory Number
A0205
From Date
-550
To Date
-500
Description
Female in polos w hair above forehead in two masses articulated w close-set waves. Slightly bulging eyes w rims articulated above & below under slightly raised edge of brow. Prominent nose which squeezed while clay still pliable w fingerprint on l side; upturned lips in faint “archaic smile.” Poorly articulated ears w trace of large pendant earrings. Suspension hole in top of polos.
State of Preservation
Split off at rear from ears to chin.
Height
8.75 cm
Width
6.9 cm
Color
Clay body 5YR 6/4 (light reddish brown).
Type
terracotta
Material
fired clay