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Head of a Female Figurine

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Head of a Female Figurine

Date:: 4th–7th century
Geography:: Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt
Culture:: Coptic
Medium:: Earthenware, pierced and slashed decoration
Dimensions:: Overall: 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (4.3 x 3.1 x 2.9 cm)
Classification:: Ceramics
Credit Line:: Rogers Fund, 1925
Accession Number:: 25.10.20.56

This artwork is part of Objects from the Kharga Oasis

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 302

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