Standing wooden figure, left leg extended forwards. Both arms present, one down by side and the other held up towards his chest. There appears to be a dowel hole in the side of his hand. It is possible that this figure was on a boat, and was situated next to the mast, operating the halyard/downhaul ropes. Similarly posed figures (with holes on the hand where string runs through) can be seen on a boat model in the North Carolina Museum of Art (82.12)
Figure from tomb model, walking
Height: 18 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1903)
Accession number: E.151.1903
Primary reference Number: 50763
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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