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Nude Female Figure

Egyptian (Artist)
1550-1320 BCE or modern (New Kingdom or modern)
ivory
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )

This well-carved figurine represents a nude girl wearing an elaborate wig. The hair is pulled across the forehead. Two twisted locks hang in front of the shoulders and two thick tapering locks, which end in large curls, fall in back. The eyes are heavy lidded. Circular grooves mark the nipples and navel, and there is a ridge under the breasts. There is a groove down the back and under the buttocks. The knees are particularly well modeled. Unfortunately, the surface is flaking. The authenticity of this object has been questioned.

Provenance
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Joseph Abemayor [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters , Baltimore, 1930, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Conservation

Date Description Narrative
11/24/1982 Treatment cleaned; examined for condition
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Egypt (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 4 3/4 x W: 1 1/4 x D: 13/16 in. (12 x 3.2 x 2.09 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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71.505

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