Egyptian Priest Kneeling with Offering Table

The kneeling posture of this priest is an attitude of honor and reverence. The offering table that he holds before him suggests appeasement since that object is the hieroglyph not only for "offering" but for "peace" or "pacification" as well.

• Medium: Bronze
• Geographical Location: Memphis, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 1539 B.C.E. or later
• Dynasty: XVIII Dynasty or later
• Period: New Kingdom
• Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 13/16 x 1 7/16 in. (6.4 x 2.1 x 3.7 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
• Museum Location: BMA, EXHIBITION-3, ECAMEA-3G100
• Accession Number: 37.362E
• Image: "Front", 37.362E_front_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,