Head of a Man

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1802–1650 BC

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 106

This head belonged to a mid-level official who was able to commission a respectable artwork for his burial place or as a temple offering. The smooth wig swept behind the ears is typical for the Middle Kingdom, while the elongated eyes and slight smile date the work more specifically to the Thirteenth Dynasty.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Head of a Man
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 13
Date: ca. 1802–1650 BC
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Probably granite
Dimensions: H. 7.7 × W. 7.6 × D. 6.3 cm (3 1/16 × 3 × 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.41.175
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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