Upper body fragment of a male granite statue

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DEACESSIONED June 17, 2010

Upper body fragment of a male granite statue

Egyptian

Middle Kingdom

2061–1640 B.C.

Medium/Technique Granite

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Joseph Lindon Smith in memory of Joseph Lindon Smith

Accession Number52.350

CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East

ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionUpper body fragment of a male black granite statue. The standing figure of a man wears a ribbed bag wig and a kilt from waist down. The kilt has a decorated waistband and a knot. The figure is missing from below the knees. It is somewhat worn. The left cheek and jaw are missing. It is inscribed on the back pillar.

ProvenanceFrom Egypt. By 1952: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lindon Smith; 1952: given to the MFA by Mrs. Joseph Lindon Smith in memory of Joseph Lindon Smith.