Statuette of the Child Amenemhab

New Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 114

Amenemhab is identified by his nudity as a very young boy. His closely cropped head is also an attribute of childhood, while the closed lotus bud he holds against his chest may allude to a hope of resurrection. The figure is remarkable for the sensitive rendering of the youthful body and childish face.

The statuette was found inside the coffin of a woman named Ahhotep Tanodjmu (Ahhotep the sweet) together with a wooden statuette of a youth named Huwebenef (26.7.1414a, b). Both statuettes were dedicated by the boys' father, Djehuty. It is logical to assume that Ahhotep was the mother of the two youngsters.

A fine scarab (26.7.575) was also found in the coffin.

Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays

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Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays
Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays
Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays
Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays
Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays
Statuette of the Child Amenemhab, Bronze, separate silver lotus, wood base with pigmented inlays

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