Amlash Terracotta Steatopygous Figurine

Object Description

An Amlash terracotta idol figurine, mounted on a modern polished stone base. The figure is standing and shows a female form; with a rounded ‘button’ face and a squared headdress, resting on a long elegant neck. She has short outstretched arms, and steatopygous hips, buttocks and legs, tapering down to small rounded feet. The chest has been truncated and is now flat, but similar examples often have breasts. The buttocks slightly protrude outwards and feature a small incision. Signs of repairs to the reverse.

Measurements – Figure without base: 11.2cm x 4.9cm x 3.5cm

Figure with Base: 12cm x 5cm x 5cm

Date: Circa 1st Millenium BC

Object History

From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.

Object Condition

Very fine condition. The front of the figure has been slight truncated, resulting in a rough and irregular surface. Repairs to the reverse across the left shoulder, and circling the buttock.

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