Unfinished pseudo block statue
This statue belongs to a category known as "pseudo block": the arms and hands are shown, rather than integrated with the body (see for a "true" block statue 07.228.25). The feet, which also would have been visible, are missing, along with the front of the base. The sides of the base and the back pillar are finished, but were never inscribed with the name of the owner.
Artwork Details
- Title: Unfinished pseudo block statue
- Period: Late Period (Saite)
- Dynasty: Dynasty 26
- Reign: reign of Psamtik I
- Date: 664–610 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Diorite
- Dimensions: H. 39.6 cm (15 9/16 in.); W. 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.); D. 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: X.85
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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4th century B.C.
360–343 BCE
589–570 B.C.
278–270 B.C.
300–250 B.C.
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