<em>Fragmentary Head</em>, ca. 1759–1675 B.C.E. Granite, 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (13.7 x 10.5 x 9.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt, 37.394. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.394_front_edited_PS2.jpg)

Fragmentary Head

Medium: Granite

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1759–1675 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (13.7 x 10.5 x 9.8 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 37.394

Image: 37.394_front_edited_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Black granite head of a man from a small votive statue. He wears a conventional headdress with horizontal stripes. The face is rather lean with high cheek bones and pointed chin. The lips are sharp and full. There is no inscription. Condition: Most of the back of the head is missing; the nose, chin and left eye are chipped. There are a few minor chips on the surface. The head is broken off sharply at the upper part of the neck.

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