Ancient Egyptian female figurine from Hierakleopolis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Fragment from a female figurine, made from solid buff orange pottery, with a black core. Female head with an elaborate wig. Curls modelled around the face, and a raised section on the crown. Hole through the back of the neck. Surface slightly chipped.

Ancient Egyptian female figurine from Hierakleopolis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.32
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: female figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 91mm , Width: 58mm , Depth: 48mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Ehnasya 1904 1905 p 26 - 27
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444