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Statuette of a Kushite ruler, probably Taharqa
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25
690–664 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Edwin E. Jack Fund
Accession Number1970.443
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of king wearing double uraeus. Right foot broken off; left foot bent. Traces of gold.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes (Karnak) Great Temple of Amen, court of the cachette (The Illustrated London News, January 28, 1905, p. 131, fig. 4 A). 1970: Purchased by the MFA from Mr. C. Dikran Kelekian, 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021.
(Accession Date: September 16, 1970)
(Accession Date: September 16, 1970)