General Information:

Similar to the female dancer, these figures were made to accompany the dead into the afterlife. The female dancer in this set is performing the “seven dish dance”. Only one dish from the original seven is still intact and this rests on the dancer’s left foot. For the musicians one is playing a zither while the other is clapping. 

Eli’s Observation:

Unlike the Female Dancer, no pigment remains on these statues and many of the finer details seem to have weathered away. Such as the eyes and noses on these statues. Below is a depiction of the “seven dish dance” since it seems important to understanding these pieces.