Plaque w/ Woman in Polos

Item

Title

Plaque w/ Woman in Polos

Inventory Number

A0206

From Date

-550

To Date

-500

Description

Head & upper body of woman in polos w slight ridge indicating hair mass above forehead, bulging eyes below ridge of brow, prominent, small upturned mouth w faint “archaic smile.” Surface of upper body plain with only raised breasts articulated. Plaque edge squared off behind shoulders.

State of Preservation

Bottom edge broken off diagonally from l shoulder. Surfaces of nose & breasts worn & discolored; surface layer gone from r side of neck. General surface wear.

Height

11.3 cm

Width

7.55 cm

Color

Clay body ca 7.5YR 7/4 (pink). Discolored nose & breasts 7.5YR 5/4 (brown).

Type

Material