Cleveland Museum of Art
Statuette of a Man
- Date
- c. 1859–1648 BCE
- Medium
- painted limestone
- Culture
- Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III (1860–1814 BCE) or later
- Department
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Object ID
- 152255
From the Cleveland Museum of Art record
This statuette is an example of the art of the Middle Kingdon in Egypt, which was characterized by tight, compact forms. The man represented here has his arms tucked close to his body and his shoulders raised to his wig. He is tightly wrapped in a long skirt with his feet barely separated. His posture and expression are tense and serious, reflecting the sobriety of this period in Egyptian art. This figure has traces of white, red, and black pigment.
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- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
- Provenance
- Purchased from Charles Ede, Ltd., London
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Ancient Egyptian Personal ObjectsThese 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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