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High Priest of Ptah or Crown Prince

Third Intermediate Period, Kushite?
ca. 721–664 BCE
Not on view
This finely modeled head wears a sidelock attached to the right side of his head. The sidelock is worn by children, royal sons, and by certain priests, particularly the High Priest of Ptah at Memphis, probably because the priestly role has some filial aspect. This statue might represent a king's son or, more likely, a High Priest of Ptah.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: High Priest of Ptah or Crown Prince
  • Period: Third Intermediate Period, Kushite?
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 25?
  • Date: ca. 721–664 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Diorite
  • Dimensions: H. 23 × W. 19 × D. 20 cm (9 1/16 × 7 1/2 × 7 7/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966
  • Object Number: 66.99.64
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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