Figure of standing woman

Parthian

ca. 2nd century BCE–2nd century CE

Not on view

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Title: Figure of standing woman
Period: Parthian
Date: ca. 2nd century BCE–2nd century CE
Geography: Mesopotamia
Culture: Parthian
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: 2 1/2 × 13/16 × 3/8 in. (6.4 × 2.1 × 0.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1886
Object Number: 86.11.262
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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