Archaic II

Limestone Flute Player Statuette

Limestone statuette of a worshipper or cult musician playing a double flute. He is standing upright, facing forward, with both hands supporting the base of the flute; the body is missing below the line of the knees; the flattened plank-like body is very schematically rendered, though the short sleaves of his garment are indicated. Oval face with a prominent nose and bulbous almond-shaped eyes; the hair is swept behind the large ears in a single mass, but from neck level separates into three strands falling on each shoulder; the long rectangular project at his waist is probably a flute-case. Dimensions: Height: 45.50 centimetres with block ; Weight: 3.423 grammes; Width: 12.50 centimetres; Depth: 8.50 centimetres Object Type: statuette Techniques: carved