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<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg)
Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg)
<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg)

Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg)

<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view01.jpg)

Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view01.jpg)

<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view02.jpg)

Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view02.jpg)

<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view04.jpg)

Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view04.jpg)

<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view05.jpg)

Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view05.jpg)

<em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view06.jpg)

Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.x865.2_view06.jpg)

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Erotic Figure of a Female

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Clay
  • Place Made: Egypt
    • DATES 664–525 B.C.E.
    PERIOD Late Period
    DIMENSIONS 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER X865.2
    CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Terracotta erotic figure of a female, who kneels and extends her torso forward on the ground. Her arms extend from her shoulders to frame her head on each side. She wears a fringed girdle’ her hair consists of striated locks. Base has convex curvature. Condition: Surface is pitted.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Erotic Figure of a Female, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg)
    IMAGE profile, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2015
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    <em>Erotic Figure of a Female</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Clay, 1/2 x 11/16 x 2 5/16 in. (1.3 x 1.8 x 5.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X865.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X865.2_view03.jpg)

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