Figurine

B15633

Location: On Display in the Middle East Galleries

From: Iraq | Diqdiqqeh

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B15633
Current Location Middle East Galleries - On Display
Provenience Iraq | Diqdiqqeh
Archaeology Area Diqdiqqeh
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Seated Goddess
Description

CBS Register: terracotta. molded relief. goddess sitting profile, hand extended. head in front face, horned mitre, tresses.

UE VII: goddess, seated in profile but with bust and face full front, wearing the horned mitre and full-sleeved flounced dress, her hair in heavy coils on her shoulders. Her gate-like throne has uprights ending in goose heads; she should represent Bau.

Height 10.1 cm
Width 6.9 cm
Depth 2.4 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1924
Other Number U.1375 - Field No SF

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