Description:
Mummiform figure of deep jade-green faience, with flaring beard. Shiny surface (overgalze?). Crude facial features; hands shown, holding pick (right) and hoe (left), both molded. Lower body tapers. Has back pillar and base. Seed bag (molded) shown hanging behind left shoulder.

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

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