Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · statue
Bust of a Priest Wearing ""Persian"" Garment
Description
<p>One of a small number of surviving busts, this was probably a model for a larger work. The garment resembles those worn by officials when Egypt was part of the Persian Empire. The facial features are remarkable for their naturalistic rendering of old age.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.34' rel='external'>Bust of a Priest Wearing "Persian" Garment</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 22.34 tier-2
- Walters-id 14118 tier-2
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