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Figure, F43.50

Physical Description

Ivory figurine in three main parts: stylised lotus throne stand, figure carved in the half-round and a back plate all pegged together. The figure is of a male dressed in a richly decorated robe and elaborate court headdress. He has a small goatee beard and drooping moustache. Two flat sticks (castanets) are held in his left hand. The back plate is engraved with stylised clouds.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 163 x 50 x 34mm

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