Sculptor's Model of the Head of a King
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MEDIUM
Limestone
DATES
664â525 B.C.E.
DYNASTY
Dynasty 24
PERIOD
Late Period, Saite Period
DIMENSIONS
3 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. (8.9 x 9.8 x 3.1 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
33.594
CREDIT LINE
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Limestone sculptor's model of the type of head used on the large monolithic stone coffins of late date. The face is a type, with very regular features. The ears are at right angles to the head. The headdress is very plain and is broken off sharply at the ears. Models of this subject are extremely rare.
Condition: the chin, nose, and mouth are chipped. There are minor scars on the surface. Probably the lower part of the headdress is missing although the breakage here may be intentional.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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