Fragment of a Head from a Statue of a King

Art Institute of Chicago

Fragment of a Head from a Statue of a King

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Date
Late Period, Dynasty 30 (380–343 BCE)
Medium
Greywacke
Culture
Egypt
Department
Arts of Africa
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
129968

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This fragmentary sculpture portrays the head of a king. Only the right side is preserved, leaving evidence that this figure wore the customary pleated headdress with uraeus on his brow. His face is beardless, and softly rounded with high cheekbones.

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Credit line
Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
Provenance
The Art Institute of Chicago, by 1923.

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Object type
AAT300301253

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  • Representative object from the topic Ancient Egyptian Personal Objects
    Ancient Egyptian Personal Objects

    These objects are cosmetic implements and grooming tools from ancient Egypt, including mirrors, palettes for grinding pigments, and decorative knives, representing daily life and personal adornment practices.

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