Doorjamb of Thaasetimu
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Object Label
The story of Aladdin and his magical lamp enjoyed considerable popularity with U.S. theater audiences during the early twentieth century, as did productions with ornate costumes, elaborate sets, and Asian acting troupes, often performing in pantomime.
In this image of the Korean actor Pilgun Yoon in the role of Aladdin, Albert Herter (son of Christian Herter of the American furniture firm Herter Brothers, whose cabinet is nearby) referred to the strict frontal poses of formal Chinese portraiture. His interest in a decorative aesthetic is evident in the robe’s elaborate pattern, based on Chinese Qing dynasty court dress.
Caption
Doorjamb of Thaasetimu, ca. 381–362 B.C.E.. Limestone, 49 15/16 x 13 11/16 x 7 in., 250 lb. (126.8 x 34.7 x 17.8 cm, 113.4kg). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 56.152. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 56.152_side1_PS4.jpg)
Title
Doorjamb of Thaasetimu
Date
ca. 381–362 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 30
Period
Late Period
Geography
Place found: Memphis, Egypt
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
49 15/16 x 13 11/16 x 7 in., 250 lb. (126.8 x 34.7 x 17.8 cm, 113.4kg)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
56.152
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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