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Head of a Kushite Ruler

Unknownca. 716-702 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Head of a king in unidentified green stone, originally furnished with back pillar. Full, almost square face with eyes and brows originally inlaid, bull neck. Skin areas polished scalp area dull and covered with close fitting �cap� with small, rounded flaps near ears; uraeus with wide curve. Condition: Inlays lost, right eyelid chipped. Ears slightly chipped. Headdress apparently has been hammered though possibly it was covered with metal fitting in antiquity.

Details

  • Title: Head of a Kushite Ruler
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: ca. 716-702 B.C.E.
  • Location Created: Egypt
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
  • External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3685/Head_of_a_Kushite_Ruler
  • Medium: Green schist
  • Period: Third Intermediate Period
  • Dynasty: XXV Dynasty
  • Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 x 2 9/16 in. (7 x 5.3 x 6.5 cm)
  • Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
  • Accession number: 60.74

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