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Carving, D2013.3

Physical Description

Stained wood carving of a woman in relief on a rectangular background. Presumably depicted as lying on a bed, because of a pillow-like arrangement near her head. Woman faces front with head turned slightly to left. Twists to right at hips. Right arm bent at elbow so had touches left shoulder. Long hair, bulk of which shows on her right side only. Presumably covered by a full-length, flowing, sheer garment of which mainly the edges are discernible. Chipped on left thigh. Nail inserted in the back and fine wire attached for suspension

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Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 480 x 158 x 66mm

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