Statuette of Reniseneb
This small wooden sculpture depicts a young girl. Her youth is signified through the braided lock on the side of her head, which was customary for children in ancient Egypt. Underneath her tight-fitting dress her body is clearly shown. Her arms were made as separate pieces; on her left side is still the ancient peg that served to attach her now missing left arm. The high quality of the piece is apparent in the delicate modelling of the facial features. The figurine is inserted into a separately made rectangular base. On its top are three lines of a hieroglyphic inscription, which gives her name as Reniseneb, and also mentions her mother, Wesermut.
Artwork Details
- Title: Statuette of Reniseneb
- Period: Late Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Late Dynasty 12–13
- Date: ca. 1850–1650 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Birabi, Tomb CC 24, near entrance of tomb, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1910
- Medium: Wood, paint
- Dimensions: H. 10.5 × W. 2.9 × D. 5.5 cm (4 1/8 × 1 1/8 × 2 3/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.41.106
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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