Statuette of lion holding a Nubian captive
The arms of this Nubian boy are held freely at his sides with the palms turned outward in a gesture of voluntary submission. It is answered by the lion’s attitude, more protective than menacing. Three holes in the top of the animal’s head appear to have served to fix a lid over a cavity that still contains traces of organic fiber. The piece may have served as a container for a cosmetic substance imported from the south.
Artwork Details
- Title: Statuette of lion holding a Nubian captive
- Period: Late Middle Kingdom or Second Intermediate Period
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12, late - Second Intermediate Period
- Date: ca. 1850–1550 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Wood
- Dimensions: H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 2.1 cm (13/16 in.); D. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
- Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1931
- Object Number: 31.4.4
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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