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Statuette of a man holding a naos
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 27
525–404 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 40.5 x 12 x 27 cm (15 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Edwin E. Jack Fund
Accession Number65.930
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of priest with realistic head, eyes inlaid, wearing robe draped under arms and crossed over at front of chest. Left foot forward. He holds a portable shrine before him with both hands. Shrine is empty. On base.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Hermopolis Magna. By 1965: Ernst E. Kofler Collection; 1965: Purchased from Ernst E. Kofler by the MFA.
(Accession Date: September 22, 1965)
(Accession Date: September 22, 1965)