Small Figurine of a Kneeling Man, 664–332 B.C.E. Bronze, 1 3/4 x 9/16 x 7/8 in. (4.4 x 1.5 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin WIlbour Fund, 37.359E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.362E_37.359E_NegA_glass_bw_SL4.jpg)
Small Figurine of a Kneeling Man, 664–332 B.C.E. Bronze, 1 3/4 x 9/16 x 7/8 in. (4.4 x 1.5 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin WIlbour Fund, 37.359E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.359E_37.251E_37.689E_GRPB_glass_bw.jpg)
Small Figurine of a Kneeling Man
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
664–332 B.C.E.
DYNASTY
Dynasty 26, or later
PERIOD
Late Period
DIMENSIONS
1 3/4 x 9/16 x 7/8 in. (4.4 x 1.5 x 2.3 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
37.359E
CREDIT LINE
Charles Edwin WIlbour Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small bronze figure of a kneeling priest intended for insertion via a tenon which descends from his knees. His forearms are raised in a gesture of worship. The right arm has been bent. He wears a skull cap and pleated skirt.
Condition: Brown/black patina. The whole surface is quite shiny from a shellac coating. Some pits are present. The left arm may have been bent in antiquity into its now unnatural position. Otherwise in good condition. Solid cast.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Small Figurine of a Kneeling Man, 664–332 B.C.E. Bronze, 1 3/4 x 9/16 x 7/8 in. (4.4 x 1.5 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin WIlbour Fund, 37.359E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.362E_37.359E_NegA_glass_bw_SL4.jpg)
IMAGE
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