Figurine Mold

L-29-304

Location: On Display in the Middle East Galleries

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number L-29-304
Current Location Middle East Galleries - On Display
Culture Babylonian
Provenience Iraq
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Horse | Rider
Description

Original description calls this mold a "Terracotta mold for horse/rider equestrian figurine."

However, it is clear that this object is a mold depicting a scene common on plaques of this date. The woman is "in upright position, slightly bent forward, occupied with a vase. Man standing behind. Both naked."

Typical erotic scene in which she is drinking beer from a vase with a straw.

Other Number 1929-6-328 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number

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