Ancient Egyptian female figurine from Hierakleopolis dated AD 200 – 300

Female head of buff orange ware, hollow. Head of a mature, plump woman. Hair elaborately dressed in Roman style. Large holes pierced through ears. Part of body also shown in publication of this piece.

Ancient Egyptian female figurine from Hierakleopolis dated AD 200 – 300

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.30
  • Material: terracotta
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 200 - 300
  • Object name: female figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 106mm , Width: 69mm , Depth: 47mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl XLIX 94
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444