Ancient Egyptian female figurine from Naukratis

Red and brown hollow pottery head from a female figurine. Facial features are modelled, as is hair to frame the face with curls, and a cloth scarf or headdress over the top. Back is relatively undecorated, though the hair curls may be described above neck, surface makes it difficult to tell if it was intentional. Broken off across the neck.

Ancient Egyptian female figurine from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.38
  • Material: pottery
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: female figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 39mm , Width: 33mm , Depth: 32mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925