Female Figure

CulturePersian
Titles
  • Female Figure
Datec. 1100–900 BC
PlaceIran
MediumTerra cotta
Dimensions9 1/2h × 3 1/4w × 2 1/2d inches (24.1 × 8.3 × 6.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sue Rowan Pittman
Object number82.590
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceSotheby's, New York, (Sale 4869Y) May 20, 1982, lot 20a;
to Robin Symes, Limited, London, 1982;
to Sue Rowan Pittman, 1982;
to MFAH, 1982

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