Ancient Egyptian plaque fragment from Naukratis

Probably part of a decorative plaque, rather than a figurine, as the back is flat, and the orange and brown pottery is fairly uniform in thickness. Head and upper body of a naked woman is depicted on the upper surface. Modelled face of rather type, part of left arm, raised above her shoulders, right arm missing, and breasts.

Ancient Egyptian plaque fragment from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.22
  • Material: pottery
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: plaque fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 59mm , Width: 55mm , Depth: 25mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925