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Leg of a kneeling figure
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K III
Medium/Technique
Serpentinite
Dimensions
Overall: 13.8 x 8 x 8 cm (5 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1220
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis is a leg fragment from a kneeling statue. The left leg is in a squatting position with the hand resting on the knee. Part of the right leg is horizontal with the foot behind the left ankle. Part of the kilt across the lap is visible. The surface is rough, but polished. The stone is black serpentinite, with a pure black shiny, slippery surface.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K III. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
(Accession date: March 1, 1920)
(Accession date: March 1, 1920)