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Head of Ramesses III
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1187–1156 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Karnak, Mut precinct, temple of R
Medium/Technique
Granite
Dimensions
Overall: 77.5 x 68 x 53.5 cm, 800 kg (30 1/2 x 26 3/4 x 21 1/16 in., 1763.7 lb.)
Block (Rolling steel pedestal with four wheels / wooden skirts): 152.4 x 89.5 x 81.3 cm (60 x 35 1/4 x 32 in.)
Block (Rolling steel pedestal with four wheels / wooden skirts): 152.4 x 89.5 x 81.3 cm (60 x 35 1/4 x 32 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of heirs of Francis Cabot Lowell
Accession Number75.10
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis head of a king from a colossal statue wears the Upper Egyptian crown with uraeus.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Karnak, Mut precinct, temple of Ramessess III, east statue. 1835: collected in Egypt by John Lowell, Jr.; 1875: given to the MFA by John A. Lowell and Miss Lowell.
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)