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Bust of a Priest Wearing "Persian" Garment
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
One of a small number of surviving busts, this was probably a model for a larger work. The garment resembles those worn by officials when Egypt was part of the Persian Empire. The facial features are remarkable for their naturalistic rendering of old age.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Khaouam [Khawam Brothers] Sale, 1931, no. 5, Cairo, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1931, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/1972 | Treatment | cleaned |
| 8/21/1972 | Treatment | cleaned |
| 11/28/1972 | Treatment | other |
| 8/19/1973 | Treatment | coated |
| 1/1/1998 | Examination | survey |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
3 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 3/16 in. (9.3 x 8.6 x 5.5 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters, 1931
Location in Museum
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
22.34