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DEACESSIONED June 17, 2010

Reproduction of an ancient Egyptian figurine

Egyptian
Late 19th or early 20th century

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Height: 18.9 cm (7 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Arthur H. Phillips
Accession Number59.409
ClassificationsReproductions

DescriptionUncertain, perhaps Sobek? Striding figure, apparently solid casting. Right hand at side, left advanced. Animal head suggesting crocodile, but unclear. Heavy lappet wig. Knob on head for fitting of a crown now lost. Now base.
ProvenanceBy 1940: Mrs. John C. Phillips Collection; 1940: lent by Mrs. John C. Phillips; 1955: lent by John C. Jr. and Arthur H. Phillips; 1959: given by Arthur H. Phillips to the MFA.
(Accession Date: June 9, 1959)