Block Statue of Harsiese, a Priest of Amun and Min
Description
Object Label: Although few private stone statues were made during Dynasty XXI (circa 1070–945 B.C.), Dynasties XXII through XXV (circa 945–653 B.C.) witnessed their revival. Among the first sculptural types to reappear was the block statue, a distinctly Egyptian blending of abstract and naturalistic forms. The broad expanses of these squatting figures' robes often reflect another aspect of Third Intermediate Period art: a penchant for adorning a statue's garments with religious texts, symbols, and scenes. This statue's main texts invoke Amun and Montu of Thebes on Harsiese's behalf, indicating the sculpture's probable provenance. The scenes of Osiris and of Harsiese adoring a symbol of Osiris are appeals for the perpetual favor of that deity. The statue is dated by details of its form and style. Some elements, such as the plain double wig and long, narrowly opened eyes, began to appear about 780–760 B.C. Catalogue description: Culture Egyptian Caption: Egyptian. Block Statue of Harsiese, a Priest of Amun and Min, ca. 712–653 B.C.E.. Basalt, Height: 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles Pratt, 51.15. (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.
A seated figure with inscriptions on the chest.
The artifact is a stone statue depicting a seated figure, possibly a deity or a scribe. The statue is characterized by detailed carvings depicting hieroglyphs on the chest area. The style suggests skilled craftsmanship with a smooth finish and distinct facial features.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 51.15 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3554 tier-2
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