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Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Second Intermediate Period
ca. 1700 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 111
Wooden statues were common in ancient Egypt but preserved less often than their counterparts in stone. This figure is a spectacular example of a statue of a wealthy official, whose robust frame and long, elaborate garment (note the fringe carved at the top of the dress across his back) identify his successful career. The name of the owner is not preserved, but the statue was found close to a tomb that contained coffin fragments inscribed for the mayor and vizier Yuy. A small limestone figure wearing the same kind of kilt (23.3.38) was found together with this piece, as were two "Tell el-Jahudiyeh" vessels (23.3.39 and 23.3.40).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Statue of the Vizier Iuy
  • Period: Second Intermediate Period
  • Dynasty: Late Dynasty 13-early Dynasty 17
  • Date: ca. 1700 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Iuy (MMA 61), On surface near tomb, MMA excavations, 1922–23
  • Medium: Wood
  • Dimensions: H. 89.5 cm (35 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.3.37
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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