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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Standing Figure of A Priest

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Standing Figure of A Priest

The striding male figure is found in all periods of Egyptian art. This uninscribed example was either an object made for the tomb or a votive offering meant to be left in a temple as a token expressing thanks to the resident deity or seeking his favor. The shaven head suggests that the figure represents a priest.

Medium: Bronze
Geographical Locations:
- Place made: Egypt
- Possible place collected: Thebes, Egypt
Dates: ca. 1070-656 B.C.E.
Dynasty: XXI Dynasty-XXV Dynasty
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Dimensions: 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 37.363E
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Back, 37.363E_back_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

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