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Seated FigurePredynastic Period (4000 - 2687 BCE)

Not on view
Small ancient seated figure sculpture in sandy-tan ceramic or faience, heavily worn surface with traces of turquoise glaze at the base, simplified rounded head and compact body

Unknown, Seated Figure, Predynastic Period (4000 - 2687 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Jerome F. Snyder, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Seated Figure
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Predynastic Period (4000 - 2687 BCE)
Medium
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm); Depth: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jerome F. Snyder
Accession Number
M.80.202.448
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art

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