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Fragmentary statue of an official
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut
1473–1458 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Height x width: 28.5 x 37.5 cm (11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William E. Nickerson Fund
Accession Number1972.396
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThe upper half of a seated statue of an official, now broken off at the waist and suffering from cracks throughout the torso. The official wears a shoulder-length, striated wig that leaves the ears entirely exposed, and a short beard.The eyes have curved upper and lower lids, with a cosmetic line squared off at the end. The eyebrows do not curve downward at the center to follow the cosmetic line. The official's arms are crossed on his chest. No garment is indicated.
ProvenanceBy 1972: with Nicolaos Koutoulakis, Geneva; purchased by the MFA from Mr. Koutelakis June 7, 1972.
(Accession Date: June 7, 1972)
(Accession Date: June 7, 1972)