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Rostro de Senusret III

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1878–1840 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 111
Este rostro, proveniente de una estatua de Senusret III, tiene un aspecto muy diferente al de la esfinge del mismo faraón (17.9.2). El rostro carnoso de la esfinge aparece cansado, pero este se ve fresco y animado. Los ojos almendrados de la esfinge son pequeños y amenazantes; aquí, los ojos bajos crean una expresión introvertida, acentuada por los profundos surcos del entrecejo. Por último, las caídas comisuras de la boca dan a la esfinge un aire amargado, en contraste con la benevolente expresión de esta cara de cuarcita.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Título: Rostro de Senusret III
  • Periodo: Imperio Medio, Dinastía XII
  • Fecha: ca. 1878–1840 a. C.
  • Material: Cuarcita roja
  • Dimensiones: a. 16,5 cm
  • Crédito: Compra, donación de Edward S. Harkness, 1926
  • Número de inventario: 26.7.1394
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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