Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II
ca. 1279-1213 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
This head comes from a statue that was most likely made early in the reign of Ramesses II. When the head was complete, a side view of its features would have resembled those in the relief to the left in this case, with a similar aquiline nose, well-shaped eyes, a rather small mouth, and earlobes pierced for earrings.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Gray granite
- Locations
- Place made: Egypt
- Dynasty
- early Dynasty 19
- Period
- New Kingdom
- Dimensions
- 7 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.5 x 23.0 cm)
- Accession Number
- 2001.56
- Credit Line
- Partial gift of James Lamb in honor of Paul O'Rourke and Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
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