Photo of collection object Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat — Egyptian. Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat, ca. 670-650 B.C.E.. Steatite, 8 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. (22.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm). Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 60.182. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

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.).

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Egyptian
Classification: Funerary Object
Formatted Medium: Steatite
Medium: steatite
Locations: Reportedly from: Thebes, Egypt, Possible place collected: Thebes (el-Asasif), Egypt
Dynasty: late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
Period: Late Third Intermediate Period to early Late Period
Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. (22.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm)
Departments: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession Number: 60.182
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Exhibitions: Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
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