Leon Legrain Note Card
Transcription: | Fem head (godss) broken below chin Wig held by bandeau over forehead. Wig forms apex in middle forehead. below bandeau, curves down behind ears. Heavy double lunate earr. (left miss_g) Hair parted middle-incis_d parallel lines indicate hair, fine above, heavier below. Arched eyebrow. Pellet eyes Nose & mouth damage_d |
Field Number: | 12609 |
Transcribed Context: | PD. NE side below surf. |
Transcribed Measurements: | 55x55 |
Transcribed Legrain Category: | Archaic-Woman? head |
Legrain Card Includes Photo: | No |
Legrain Card Includes Drawing: | No |
Files
Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
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![]() | 12609 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Terracotta head. Of female (deity?) Missing below chin. On the head a wig held in position by a bandeau. Wig forms an apex in middle of the forehead below the bandeau and curves downwards on either side so as to pass over the ears. At right ear heavy double lunate earring; left ear missing. Hair parted in the middle. On top of head the hair is indicated by finely incised parallel lines running obliquely to the parting: heavier radial incisions indicate lower portion of wig below bandeau. Pronounced arched eyebrows: pellet eyes. Nose and mouth no longer in condition. |
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