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Statuette of a man

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
1980–1630 B.C.

Medium/Technique Anhydrite
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 4.5 x 5.1 cm (4 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1973.655
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionFinely modelled statuette of male figure. Arms extended at sides with palms against skirt. Top of shoulders and head missing as are front of feet and front of base. Long wrap around kilt extends to ankles and goes to under arms, with detailed waistband and knot. Incised hieroglyphs on back of statue identify his son's name as Iiuiis.
Provenance1964: E. Brummer sale, no. 85 (ex-Stokes collection); Horace L. Mayer Collection; April 29, 1965: lent by Horace L. Mayer; December 12, 1973: gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer.