Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · statue
The Chief of Police, Mentuhotep
Description
Granodiorite
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A seated statue of an ancient Egyptian scribe wearing a cap.
This artifact is a stone statue depicting a seated scribe. The figure is seated on a block, wearing a detailed woven cap, and has the traditional scribe pose with hands resting on the lap. The style is realistic, conveying a sense of calm and authority, typical of Egyptian statuary. The stone appears well-polished and intricately carved, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period. Notable features include the detailed carving of the cap and the relaxed posture.
daily life
Old Kingdom
excellent
Materials
stone
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116413467 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 22.1.200 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544169 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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