Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · statue

Seated Pair Statue

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Description

[Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III (1479–1425 BCE)] Ka statues were the dwelling places for the spirits of the deceased. These sculptures—some larger than life-size—were placed in a niche in the back of the tomb.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q60740346 tier-1
  • CMA-id 101391 tier-2
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