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

Female head, possibly Isis. Orange ware, grey core. Fine moulded head of a young woman, classical features with hair dressed in Roman style. Perforated at back of neck. Solid.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.29
  • Material: terracotta
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: female figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 53mm , Width: 45mm , Depth: 22mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl XLVI 31
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444