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Upper Part of a Statue

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1859–1750 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 111
The large ears and hooded eyes of this exceptionally sensitive image are seen in many later Middle Kingdom representations, continuing the artistic tradition of 12th Dynasty royal portraits. The jutting mouth, small chin, and angularly defined breasts are known from Dynasty 13 works.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Upper Part of a Statue
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: late Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13
  • Date: ca. 1859–1750 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Quartzite
  • Dimensions: H. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in); W. 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Frederick P. Huntley Bequest, 1959
  • Object Number: 59.26.2
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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