Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.363E_front_PS1.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.363E_wwg8.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.37.363E_1985_xrs_detail02.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.37.363E_1985_xrs_detail03.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.37.363E_1985_xrs_detail04.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.37.363E_1985_xrs_detail05.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.37.363E_1985_xrs_detail01.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.363E_threequarter_PS1.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.363E_bw.jpg)
Striding Figure of a Priest, ca. 1070–656 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (12.3 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.363E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.363E_NegC_print_bw.jpg)
The striding male figure is found in all periods of Egyptian art. This uninscribed example was either an object made for the tomb or a votive offering meant to be left in a temple as a token expressing thanks to the resident deity or seeking his favor. The shaven head suggests that the figure represents a priest.