Head of a King or God

ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E

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Caption

Head of a King or God, ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E. Granodiorite with feldspar phenocrystals, 6 1/2 × 5 5/16 × 2 3/8 in., 3.5 lb. (16.5 × 13.5 × 6 cm, 1.59kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of David Curzon, 2018.4.

Title

Head of a King or God

Date

ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E

Dynasty

Dynasty 12

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Granodiorite with feldspar phenocrystals

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

6 1/2 × 5 5/16 × 2 3/8 in., 3.5 lb. (16.5 × 13.5 × 6 cm, 1.59kg)

Credit Line

Gift of David Curzon

Accession Number

2018.4

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