Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat
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Object Label
Montuemhat, one of the greatest native Egyptians of his day, is represented here by an extraordinary funerary figurine, or shabti. The markedly flaring wig is typical for sculpture of late Dynasty XXV, and the prominent facial details parallel those of Montuemhat's many sculptures. The inscription closely follows a text found on the figurines of King Amunhotep III of Dynasty XVIII (circa 1539–1295 B.C.).
Caption
Egyptian. Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat, ca. 670–650 B.C.E.. Steatite, 8 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. (22.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 60.182. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Culture
Title
Funerary Figurine of Montuemhat
Date
ca. 670–650 B.C.E.
Dynasty
late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
Period
Late Third Intermediate Period to early Late Period
Geography
Reportedly from: Thebes, Egypt, Possible place collected: Thebes (el-Asasif), Egypt
Medium
Steatite
Classification
Dimensions
8 3/4 x 3 x 2 in. (22.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
60.182
Frequent Art Questions
What is the term that describes the kind of pictorial writing found on these statues?
In general, the writing on the pieces you'll see in the galleries can all be referred to as Egyptian hieroglyphs or simply hieroglyphs, the writing system used in ancient Egypt.
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