Statuette of Neit
Beginning in Dynasty 26, Sais became more prominent as the home of the kings. The main goddess of Sais was Neit, and many statues of the goddess were created during Dynasty 26, both for Sais, but certainly also for cities where her cult was respected such as the capital Memphis or the emporium Naukratis that lay downstream from Sais. After Dynasty 26, the goddess and the city both retained some prominence, although the city was no longer the dynastic seat.
The level brows and narrow but full-lipped slightly smiling mouth closely resemble features that may be seen in the bronze statuette of king Amasis (35.9.3) or stone statuettes of his officials such as General Amasis (66.99.68).
The level brows and narrow but full-lipped slightly smiling mouth closely resemble features that may be seen in the bronze statuette of king Amasis (35.9.3) or stone statuettes of his officials such as General Amasis (66.99.68).
Artwork Details
- Title: Statuette of Neit
- Period: Late Period
- Date: 664–332 BCE
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Cupreous metal with precious metal inlay
- Dimensions: H. 17.5 × W. 3.8 × D. 5 cm (6 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1 15/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
- Object Number: 26.7.846
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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550–300 B.C.
ca. 945–712 BCE
332–30 BCE
390–246 BCE
610–595 B.C.
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