Object photograph·fol. 51r

Figurines and a small animal figure on bases

Row of about a dozen small figurines and one animal figure on wooden bases against a dark background — Photograph: Lawrence-Cesnola album, 1881. Wellcome Collection, London, fol. 51r. Public domain (Public Domain Mark).

Description

Figurines of draped standing figures, seated figures, busts and a small animal are arranged in two staggered rows on wooden bases and a dark cloth. Some figures have raised arms or hands at the face, and several wear headdresses or hats. One base at the top centre is empty. The pale surfaces are worn in places.

English

Figurines and a small animal figure on bases: one of the sixty photographs of finds from Alexander Palma di Cesnola's excavations of 1876–1879 mounted in the album, on fol. 51r.