May 22, 2007

Small Head of a Man

Small Head of a Man

c. 667–647 BC

Limestone

Overall: 20.4 x 15 cm (8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

Gift of the Hanna Fund 1951.285

Location

Description

This is a portrait of a man, probably a member of Mentuemhat's family. The relief reflects the style of late Dynasty 18 and was probably copied from a detail of a Theban tomb.

See also
Collection: 
Egypt - Late Period
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Limestone

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