Ahmose, also known as Ruru
Description
Object Label: Middle Kingdom style influenced Eighteenth Dynasty royal and non-royal sculpture and relief until the middle of the dynasty. This seated figure represents a man named Ahmose, who the inscription reveals was commonly known as Ruru. The artist depicted Ahmose in a wig and a cloak derived from Middle Kingdom prototypes. The short chin beard, wide eyes, and strongly arched brows, however, reflect the style of his own time. Caption: Ahmose, also known as Ruru, ca. 1478–1458 B.C.E.. Graywacke, 15 x 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (38.1 x 13.4 x 19 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 61.196. (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 statue with hieroglyphic inscriptions along the sides.
The artifact is a statue portraying a seated figure, likely a high-ranking official or scribe, with detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions along the legs and sides of the chair. The style features typical Old to Middle Kingdom craftsmanship with a focus on smooth surfaces and a formal pose. Notable features include the intricately carved hair and the serene expression of the figure.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 61.196 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3715 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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