The Sleeping Lady of Ħal-Saflieni, Prehistoric clay figurine at National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Malta
The terracotta statuette measures 12.2 centimeters in length and depicts a woman with large proportions resting on her right side upon a bed.
The figurine was discovered in 1902 within the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, an underground burial complex that contained remains of over 7000 individuals.
The sculpture represents themes connected to fertility and motherhood, with the figure wearing a decorated skirt while the upper body remains unclothed.
The National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta maintains specific temperature and humidity controls to preserve this delicate Neolithic artifact.
The underside of the clay bed shows detailed patterns that provide information about furniture design and artistic methods from 3300-3000 BCE.
Height: 7 cm
Length: 12.2 cm
Made from material: clay
GPS coordinates: 35.87000,14.50639
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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