Head of a Kushite Ruler
Description
Object Label: Kushite royal statues, particularly examples from Upper Egypt, emphasize the foreign, non-Egyptian origin of their subjects. This head, perhaps of King Shabaqa, shows the ruler with a broad, nearly round face characteristic of the Kushite people. His regalia also reflects Kushite influence, and his shortly cropped hair—bound by a broad headband—is a feature never seen on native Egyptian sculpture. A knob, now gone, at the front of the headband once accommodated two uraeus cobras. On statues of kings, the double cobra is uniquely Kushite as well. Provenance: Cultures Egyptian, Nubian Caption: Egyptian; Nubian. Head of a Kushite Ruler, ca. 716–702 B.C.E.. Green schist, 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 x 2 9/16 in. (7 x 5.3 x 6.5 cm) mount: 2 3/4 × 2 × 7 in. (7 × 5.1 × 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 60.74. (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 sculpted head of an ancient Egyptian figure with distinct facial features.
The artifact is a stone sculpture depicting the head of an ancient Egyptian individual, characterized by stylized, almond-shaped eyes, a serene expression, and a subtle smile. The hair is detailed, and the sculpture showcases a skillful depiction of human features typical of ancient Egyptian artistry. The overall condition appears well-preserved, maintaining fine details despite its age.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 60.74 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3685 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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