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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Egyptian Priest Kneeling with Offering Table

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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
Possible Place Collected: 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)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Temples and Tombs, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 37.362E
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Front, 37.362E_front_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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