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Head of a Man

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Description

<p>This fragment most likely is from a seated statue. The inscription is gone, and with it the name of the individual. The type of wig is typical for the Middle Kingdom (19th-18th century BCE), but the style of the face indicates that the statue was done much later. During the 25th and 26th Dynasties (8th-6th century BCE), it was popular to adapt the iconography and style of the Middle Kingdom, seen as a classical period of Egyptian culture. Despite these stylistic features, the authenticity of this object is in question.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.372' rel='external'>Head of a Man</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.372 tier-2
  • Walters-id 20913 tier-2
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