Figurine of a Cow

Medium: Clay

Geograhical Locations:

• Kom el-Ahmar, Egypt

Dates:ca. 4400–2170 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 6 11/16 in. (10 x 5.8 x 17 cm) mount: 6 3/4 × 6 × 2 1/4 in. (17.1 × 15.2 × 5.7 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 09.889.323

Image: 09.889.323_view02_PS11.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Crude figurine of brownish pottery, representing a cow. Forelegs and hindlegs joined. Belly puffed up. No udder. Neck natural. Horns very crudely indicated. Fine specimen. Perhaps a toy. Condition: Generally good. Most of tail and much of muzzle missing; right hind foot chipped.

Brooklyn Museum