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

Buff brown ware, hollow, moulded. Half seated female figure, possibly Aphrodite, wearing tight drapery to ankles. Hair in Roman style. Right arm raised, left arm by her side. Arms missing.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.28
  • Material: terracotta
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: female figurine
  • Dimensions: Height: 158mm , Width: 66mm , Depth: 40mm
  • Published references: Petrie Ehnasya p.26 Roman Ehnasya pl.LI 113
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444