Block Statue of Ay

Medium: Limestone

Geograhical Locations:

• Sumenu (Dahamsha), Egypt

Dates:ca. 1332–1322 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 18 9/16 x 10 x 12 1/4in. (47.1 x 25.4 x 31.1cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 66.174.1

Image: 66.174.1_view1_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Near white indurated limestone block statue with double wig, ears half covered, earlobes nicked, plastic eyebrows and cosmetic lines, full-blown mouth, body completely enveloped in garment except for two fists in relief: right holding Djed pillar, left with “blood of Isis”. Cartouche of Ay on right shoulder; eight lines of inscription, running from left to right, on front of garment down to feet for the second priest of Amun, etc., Yii, son of Min-nakht and Mut-em-nebu. No back pillar. Base square in front was probably rounded in rear. Condition: Eyebrows eyes and nose damaged; also base. Break on upper left arm; small chips missing. Back of base lost.

Brooklyn Museum