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<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegA_print_SL4.jpg)
Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegA_print_SL4.jpg)
<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegA_print_SL4.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegA_print_SL4.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegB_print_SL4.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegB_print_SL4.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_wwgA-1.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_wwgA-1.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_view01.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_view01.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view02.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view02.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view03.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view03.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view04.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view04.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view05.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view05.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view06.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.561E_view06.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.561E_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.401E_37.561E_GrpB_SL4.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.401E_37.561E_GrpB_SL4.jpg)

<em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.401E_37.561E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.401E_37.561E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

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Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Bronze
  • Reportedly From: Memphis, Egypt
    • DATES ca. 664-332 B.C.E.
    DYNASTY Dynasty 26 to Dynasty 31
    PERIOD Late Period
    DIMENSIONS 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.561E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Figure of Maat perched atop a short column with capital. The piece seems to have been made as a terminal for a staff or some other ritual implement. Maat is represented as seated, her legs drawn up before her, and dressed in an enveloping robe. Atop her head is the ostrich feather. Condition: Black patina covers the piece. Large area of pitting on rear. Right side of face slightly rounded by wear.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegA_print_SL4.jpg)
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    <em>Statuette of the Goddess Maat Seated on a Shrine</em>, ca. 664-332 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/16 in. (9.9 x 1.2 x 2.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.561E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.561E_NegA_print_SL4.jpg)

    TAGS

    Block figure
    bronze
    Deity
    Dynasty 21
    Dynasty 26
    Dynasty 26-21
    Egypt
    Egyptian
    Feather
    Female
    Goddess
    Late Period
    Maat
    Memphis
    New York Historical Society Collection
    Ostrich feather
    seated
    shrine
    statuette
    XXI Dynasty
    XXVI Dynasty

    TAGS

    Block figure
    bronze
    Deity
    Dynasty 21
    Dynasty 26
    Dynasty 26-21
    Egypt
    Egyptian
    Feather
    Female
    Goddess
    Late Period
    Maat
    Memphis
    New York Historical Society Collection
    Ostrich feather
    seated
    shrine
    statuette
    XXI Dynasty
    XXVI Dynasty

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