Overseer of Weavers, Min
Description
Object Label: The texts on this statue identify the subject as a man named Min, an overseer of weavers. The block statue, invented in the Middle Kingdom, shows a figure sitting on the ground, often enveloped in a cloak from which only his head and hands emerge. This compact form was well-suited to the heavily traveled outer rooms of temples. The broad, striated wig and the placement of the short inscription running vertically between the figure’s knees suggest that the sculptor followed a Middle Kingdom prototype. Caption: Overseer of Weavers, Min, ca. 1479–1425 B.C.E.. Green siltstone or greywacke, 9 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 6 in., 14 lb. (23.5 × 11.4 × 15.2 cm, 6.35kg). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.249E.
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 carved stone statue with inscriptions, depicting a seated figure.
The artifact is a stone statue showcasing a seated figure with detailed carvings on the surface. Notably, there are engraved inscriptions on the front and sides, possibly representing names or titles. The artistry reflects the style used in Egyptian sculpture, with a focus on symmetry and formality. The stone appears smooth and polished, indicative of careful craftsmanship.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.249E tier-2
- BKM-Object 3991 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.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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