Statuette of a Female Idol called a "Psi" Figure
14th-11th century BCE
Description
This statuette is decorated with buff slip and brown glaze. It has a triangular head, a crescent shaped upper body and a columnar lower body with a slightly flaring base. . The hair, earrings and breasts are all indicated by added clay.
Dimensions
15 cm (5 7/8 in.)
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