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Standing Figure of a Male Dignitary
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
Sadly, this small figure of a standing official has lost its original base, which would have provided information on his identity, but the outstanding quality of its workmanship and the material used indicate that it was made for an individual of very high status.
This sophisticated, small figure displays several features typical of Middle Kingdom sculpture: prominent eyes; the significant gesture of his left hand placed upon his right breast, indicating an attitude of respect; elongated arms and hands; and the ankle-length kilt. The slight fleshiness of the body hint at the owner's desire to be seen as successful and, therefore, well fed.
Provenance
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Maurice Nahman, Cairo and Paris [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1930, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/1998 | Examination | survey |
Geographies
Egypt, Asyut (Place of Origin)
Measurements
8 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 2 1/16 in. (21.2 x 6.8 x 5.3 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930
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.
71.509