Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat
ca. 670-650 B.C.E.
Egyptian
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Montuemhat, one of the greatest native Egyptians of his day, is represented here by an extraordinary funerary figurine, or shabti. The markedly flaring wig is typical for sculpture of late Dynasty XXV, and the prominent facial details parallel those of Montuemhat's many sculptures. The inscription closely follows a text found on the figurines of King Amunhotep III of Dynasty XVIII (circa 1539–1295 B.C.).
- Maker/Artist
- Egyptian
- Classification
- Funerary Object
- Formatted Medium
- Steatite
- Medium
- steatite
- Locations
- Reportedly from: Thebes, Egypt, Possible place collected: Thebes (el-Asasif), Egypt
- Dimensions
- 8 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. (22.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm)
- Accession Number
- 60.182
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
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