Kneeling Statue of Nesbanebdjedet
Description
Object Label: Nesbanebdjedet was one of several Libyans contending for rule in Egypt from the end of Dynasty XXII to Dynasty XXIV. He seems to have had an exaggerated sense of his own power. The hieroglyphic text on the base uses phraseology normally applied only to kings, and the kneeling attitude is usually reserved for royal representations. Caption: Kneeling Statue of Nesbanebdjedet, ca. 755–730 B.C.E.. Faience, 5 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (13.6 x 4.8 x 8.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.344E. (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.
Statue of a kneeling, headless figure holding two vessels.
The artifact is a headless statue of a kneeling figure, depicted holding two vessels. The figure is shown with a detailed skirt, showcasing intricate carvings. The surface has a greenish patina, indicative of age and possibly bronze composition. Hieroglyphs are present on the base.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.344E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4025 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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