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Figure of Qebehsenuef, one of the four sons of Horus

Egyptian
Late Period–Hellenistic Period, Dynasty 25–Ptole
760–30 B.C.

Medium/Technique Wood and polychrome
Dimensions Height x width: 32 x 9 cm (12 5/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Cyril F. Hetsko and Josephine S. Hetsko
Accession Number1995.151
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionFalcon-headed standing deity; arms and legs undefined (mummiform-like); blue-green wig with black stripes on side; detailed in red, yellow, white and blue-green coloring with the central design a series of upward facing semi-circles banded in stripes, dots, or triangle patterns.
ProvenanceBy 1995: Cyril F. and Josephine S. Hetsko collection; 1995: given to the MFA by Cyril F. Josephine S. Hetsko.