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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Fragmentary Head

ca. 1759–1675 B.C.E.

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Object Label

This head was carved in black granite, one of the more costly stones available to the non-royal elite for their statues. Yet this individual, living in the Middle Kingdom, wears a very simple hairstyle.

Caption

Fragmentary Head, ca. 1759–1675 B.C.E.. Granite, 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (13.7 x 10.5 x 9.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt, 37.394. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Fragmentary Head

Date

ca. 1759–1675 B.C.E.

Dynasty

early Dynasty 13

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Granite

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

5 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (13.7 x 10.5 x 9.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt

Accession Number

37.394

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