Fragment of the Left Foot of a Royal Statue
Description
Object Label: Close study of details on a small fragment can reveal an abundance of information about the original sculpture. The colossal size of this foot suggests that it belonged to a royal statue measuring more than ten feet high (if standing). The remains of the so-called Nine Bows, which symbolize all the potential enemies of Egypt, whom the pharaoh literally tramples and controls, can still be seen below the foot. This small but significant detail illustrates one of the king’s main functions—keeping the country secure and at peace. Caption: Fragment of the Left Foot of a Royal Statue, ca. 1292–1190 B.C.E.. Red granite, 6 7/8 x 9 7/16 x 8 1/4 in. (17.5 x 24 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1490E. (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.
Fragment of an Egyptian artifact with carved figures resembling human fingers.
This artifact is a fragment of an ancient Egyptian carving showing what appear to be four human fingers. The style involves a realistic depiction of anatomy with attention to the curvature and proportion of the fingers. The surface coloration is a mottled mix of pink and gray, suggesting it is carved from granite.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.1490E tier-2
- BKM-Object 118027 tier-2
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