Cleveland Museum of Art
Seated Pair Statue
- Date
- c. 1479–1425 BCE
- Medium
- painted limestone
- Culture
- Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III (1479–1425 BCE)
- Department
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Ka statues were the dwelling places for the spirits of the deceased. These sculptures—some larger than life-size—were placed in a niche in the back of the tomb.
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