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Man Standing

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Description

<p>Hard stone statues were highly valued in ancient Egypt and were only available to the elite. This figure of a man in a long kilt, with both hands flat on the thighs in a gesture of prayer, was likely placed in a temple to attend rituals for the gods.The figure has a shaved head with a flat top. There is a stele at the back.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.364' rel='external'>Man Standing</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.364 tier-2
  • Walters-id 37698 tier-2
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