Psi and phi type figurine

Psi- and phi- type figurines date back to 1450-1100 B.C. in Mycenaean Greece. They were made of ceramic and terracotta and were found in tombs and settlement areas. They got their names from their shape and a resemblance to the Greek letters of psi (ψ) and phi (Φ).

References

* [http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ho/03/eus/hod_35.11.16-.18.htm Metropolian Museum]