Figurine

Plaque

37-15-8

From: Iraq | Khafaje

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 37-15-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Khafaje
Archaeology Area Mound D, J 77
Date Made ca. 2000 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Bearded Man | Serpent
Description

Terra cotta. Greyish buff ware. Bearded human figure with hands at breasts, each hand grasping the tail of a serpent which rises to the shoulder. Legs and most of head missing.

Credit Line Khafaje Expedition; E. A. Speiser and Charles Bache, 1937
Other Number KH 8-213 - Field No SF

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