Description:
Mummiform figure of pale greenish white faience. Crossed arms. Upper arms parallel; lower body tapers slightly; flat back. Black paint for eyes, brows, headband with open-looped knot and streamers, two very small hoes, text column below arms (see Inscription field for details), and small rectangular seed bag on back, slung on diagonal straps from shoulders. Bag cross-hatched diagonally.

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

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