Female Polovtsian statue with arrow-shaped pendants from the Hermitage

Abstract

The article highlights a brief history of the origin of the female Polovtsian statue with arrow-shaped pendants from the Hermitage. A detailed scientific description of the sculpture is given. The data of 16 sculptures with similar or close to the studied decorations are presented. It is concluded that the complex of figure decoration with arrow-shaped pendants is currently unique. The question is raised about the relevance of the problem of scientific research of Polovtsian sculptures using modern methods.

Keywords

• polovtsy
• stone sculpture
• arrow-shaped pendants
• iconography
• decorative details