Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · statue

Model of a Bust of a King

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Description

<p>This model has been carved in the round. It depicts a King wearing a wig with a uraeus. There are squares drawn on the bottom, sides, and back. The corners of the wig are broken off. The King's left ear is glued on and had been broken off. The eyes are painted. The authenticity of this piece has been questioned.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.289' rel='external'>Model of a Bust of a King</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.289 tier-2
  • Walters-id 7275 tier-2
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