Standing Female Figure
14th-12th century BCE
Dimensions
18.6 x 3.4 cm (7 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Provenance
From the collection of Louise and George Bates, who purchased it from the Origins Gallery, 159 Newbury St., November 29, 1966. Previously from a collection in Boston, MA and in this country since 1920-1930.
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