Sculptor’s Model of a Royal Head
Description
Object Label: The incised grid lines on the sides and back of this sculpture and on the lappets of its headdress suggest that this figure was a sculptor’s model, or trial piece. The rectangular protrusion, from which a uraeus (a cobra on the forehead) would have been modeled, as well as the chisel marks on the chest, support this. However, because royal busts of this type were commonly found in temples, they may have served as a votive, or offering, to a divinity in his or her shrine. Caption: Sculptor’s Model of a Royal Head, 381–2nd century B.C.E.. Limestone, 9 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 4 7/16 in. (23.5 x 18.1 x 11.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 34.1004. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
Limestone bust depicting an ancient Egyptian figure with a headdress.
This is a limestone bust of an ancient Egyptian figure wearing a headdress, possibly representing royalty or a deity. The sculpture is characterized by smooth surfaces and a serene facial expression, typical of ancient Egyptian art. The headdress includes a uraeus, indicating possible royal or divine status. Despite some surface wear and minor damage, the figure's features are well-preserved.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 34.1004 tier-2
- BKM-Object 38351 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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