Terracotta animal figurine, Cypriot, votive offering, creamy white clay. Simple hand moulded form – long flattened body (sheep/goat?) pricked detail for eyes and mouth. Brown painted stripes over body (faded), over creamy white slip. Hole pierced for hanging. Length 100 mm, height 40 mm (at highest). Sketch of figurine on review card.
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