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Male figure

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1900–1850 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Male figure
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12, mid
  • Date: ca. 1900–1850 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of the tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 503, chamber D, MMA excavations, 1906–07
  • Medium: Wood, paint
  • Dimensions: H. 28.5 × W. 7.9 × D. 19.3 cm (11 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 7 5/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.227.17a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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