Limestone Pigna

Item

Title
Limestone Pigna
Inventory Number
A0226
Description
Pointed phallic symbol on two-tiered base which decorated with two rows, lower taller than upper, of acanthus leaves, resting on discoid bottom. Articulation of leaves concentrated on one half of the circumference, backside plain. Prominent vertical rasp marks on symbol, vertical & horizontal raps marks on base.
State of Preservation
Badly chipped particularly at discoid bottom and point of symbol, where there is some evidence of regrinding, with some heavy gouging at max D of symbol. Painted "by mistake."
Height
42 cm
Max Diameter
17.1 cm
Base Diameter
13.3 cm
Color
Stone ca 10YR 6/4 (light yellowish brown); paint 10YR 8/3 (very pale brown).
Type
burial
Material
limestone?