14th-11th century BCE
So-called terracotta "Phi" figurine decorated with buff slip and brown and red glaze. Figure has a triangular shaped head, a disk-shaped upper body and a columnar lower body with slightly flaring base. The breasts are indicated by added clay.
6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Plaster
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