Kneeling figure of a woman (in mourning posture), with left arm missing and large chip in the knees (and right leg). Right arm down at side. Little trace of colour remains, but patches of red pigment are noticeable. Large dowel hole present on base. Likely accompanied another female mourning figure ( ), on a boat model, situated next to a funerary bier.
Figure from tomb model, kneeling
Height: 12 cm
Width: 4.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1903)
Accession number: E.167.1903
Primary reference Number: 50779
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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