Description:
Bearded mummiform figure of reddish pink terracotta, with sides tapering from broad head to ankles, and faintest sideways protrusion of elbows. Slight indication of hands. Flat back. Surface originally coated in matte blue-green slip to imitate faience, but only small patches of bright color remain. Crude workmanship.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; tombs; deaths; afterlife; religion; rituals; ceremonies; sculpture; agriculture

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