Padimahes

Artist:Egyptian

Medium: Granodiorite with feldspar phenocrystals

Geograhical Locations:

• Taremou (Leontopolis), Egypt

Dates:ca. 760–525 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 8 11/16 x 12 5/8 in., 115 lb. (46.3 x 22 x 32.1 cm, 52.16kg)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
• Jewish Life in Ancient Egypt

Accession Number: 64.146

Image: 64.146_front_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Grey granite block statue of man with arms crossed right over left, palms flat; arms not covered; feet bare, wide wig; head distinctly raised, chin beardless. Base square in front, round corners in rear. Broad back pillar with three columns of text; one line around base and six lines on front of garment; one short column on top of base between feet. Name Pa-dy-ma-hes. Condition: Front left corner of base and left foot broken off apparently long ago and replaced slightly misaligned. Cracked in many places on rear and sides, but entirely intact, especially face. Some slight chips; right rear corner missing.

Brooklyn Museum