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Female Figure2nd millennium B.C.

Not on view
Small ancient ceramic figurine of a stylized standing human form in pale buff clay, with stubby arms, a tubular neck, and a disk-shaped head pierced with two holes

Unknown, Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Mann, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Female Figure
Place Made
Northern Syria
Date Made
2nd millennium B.C.
Medium
Terracotta
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Mann
Accession Number
M.75.85.15
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Ancient

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