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

Female head, buff orange ware with cream slip. Hollow, moulded. Face only remains with hair on forehead parted in centre and waved. Traces of white paint. Nose badly chipped.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.31
  • Material: terracotta
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: female figurine
  • Dimensions: Height: 71mm , Width: 48mm , Depth: 28mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl.XLIX 70
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444