Relief Figure
Artist
Unknown
CultureEgyptian | New Kingdom
DateNew Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1390-1352 B.C.E.
MediumLimestone
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (10.8 x 11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.862
Collections
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 109
Label TextRelief Figure New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1390-1352 B.C.E. Limestone Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 77.862 This fragment, depicting an offering scene, originally belonged to a larger tomb relief. The male figure-his fine, shoulder-length wig and clothes suggesting his elevated status-makes an offering to the deceased of bread (upheld in his right hand) and, most likely, beer (in the vessel he upholds in his left). Exhibition History"The Allure of Ancient Egypt," Selden Arcade, Norfolk, VA, June 18 - August 17, 2013.
Unknown
Late Dynasty 5-early Dynasty 6, reigns of Unas or Pepy I, 2375-2287 B.C.E.