Egyptian. <em>Statuette of a Kushite King</em>, ca. 712–653 B.C.E. Bronze, gold leaf, 4 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (11.2 x 4.7 x 4.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 69.73. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.69.73_wwg8.jpg)

Statuette of a Kushite King

Artist:EgyptianNubian

Medium: Bronze, gold leaf

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 712–653 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 4 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (11.2 x 4.7 x 4.8 cm)

Collections:

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

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 69.73

Image: CUR.69.73_wwg8.jpg,West Wing gallery 8 installation

Catalogue Description:
One bronze figure, solid cast, of a kneeling king. The figure wears a “Shendyt” kilt, necklace, and a skull-cap with rounded tabs. The cap, decorated with row of circles, is secured by a band from the front of which spring two uraei. Two “streamers” descend from the top of the head down onto the figure’s back. The eyebrows are represented in relief, and the torso is well modeled with a strong median line. There are traces of gold on the skull-cap. Condition: Front portion of both feet, left arm from below the shoulder, and right arm from below the elbow are missing. There is a large chip out of the left knee, and a crack in the right arm. Large areas of green corrosion on the headdress, back and sides of torso, kilt and lower part of legs; other small areas of corrosion. Small pits and scratches. Corrosion picked off cold in several areas.

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