Artist: Unknown; Date(s): -206 - 8; Classification(s): earthenware, figure, press-moulding, grey earthenware, press-moulded, decorated with black, red and white cold pigment; Acquisition: bequeathed by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio, 1950, Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991. [C.586-1991]
Description: Standing female tomb figure. Grey earthenware, press-moulded, with traces of black, red and white cold pigment. The figure wears layered robes which flare out in a trumpet-shape at the bottom. There are traces of red painting in earth colours and traces of white, cold pigment on the robe. Long inner sleeves cover her clasped hands which are folded across her stomach. Her hair hangs down her back and is knotted at the bottom; traces of black pigment can be seen on her hair.