Figure of a Woman

Female figure squatting in childbirth. Fragment possibly from a spoon. Wellcome Historical Medical Museum label marked "Cairo 77". Purchased by Sir Henry Wellcome in Cairo, 24 July 1911 and described as "Wooden figure of a squating female rather obscene. Probably a forgery. 6 [inches] high". CONDITION NOTE 1998: IIncomplete, very dry, splitting, surface loss, white residue, surface dirt