Figurines of the ‘Louros type’ are of relatively small dimensions (H. 3-29 cm) and are distinguished by the highly abstract rendering of the human figure and the total absence of facial features and other anatomical details. In just a few cases the pubic triangle is incised, while even rarer are indications of the breasts and of creases in the abdominal area, features which permit the identification of these particular figurines as female. Figurines of the ‘Louros type’ are usually carved in marble, although some examples in shell are known.