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<em>Head from a Composite Statue</em>, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg)
Head from a Composite Statue, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg)
<em>Head from a Composite Statue</em>, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg)

Head from a Composite Statue, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg)

<em>Head from a Composite Statue</em>, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.6042_wwg7.jpg)

Head from a Composite Statue, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.6042_wwg7.jpg)

<em>Head from a Composite Statue</em>, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_threequarter_left_SL1.jpg)

Head from a Composite Statue, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_threequarter_left_SL1.jpg)

<em>Head from a Composite Statue</em>, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_threequarter_right_SL1.jpg)

Head from a Composite Statue, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_threequarter_right_SL1.jpg)

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Head from a Composite Statue

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

On View: Amarna Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
MEDIUM Yellow quartzite, pigment
  • Place Excavated: Tell el Amarna, Egypt
    • DATES ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E.
    DYNASTY late XVIII Dynasty
    PERIOD New Kingdom, Amarna Period
    DIMENSIONS 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Amarna Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
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    ACCESSION NUMBER 34.6042
    CREDIT LINE Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society
    RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY
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    CAPTION Head from a Composite Statue, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg)
    IMAGE front, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Yellow quartzite head probably of Smenhkare. Apparently from a composite statue. Originally fitted with separate headdress. Condition: Poor. Workmanship of the finest quality. The entire surface extensively chipped. Inlay of eyes and eyebrows missing. Nose missing. Extensive traces of red paint on lips.
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    <em>Head from a Composite Statue</em>, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. Yellow quartzite, pigment, 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in. (18 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 34.6042. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.6042_front_SL1.jpg)

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    Amarna
    Amarna Age
    Amarna Period
    Ancient
    ca. 1352-1334 B.C.E.
    Composite Statue
    Egypt
    Egypt Exploration Society
    Egyptian
    Face
    Head
    Late 18th Dynasty
    Late XVIII Dynasty
    New Kingdom
    Painted Lips
    Pigment
    Red paint
    Sculpture
    Statue
    Tell el Amarna, Egypt
    Yellow Quartzite

    TAGS

    Amarna
    Amarna Age
    Amarna Period
    Ancient
    ca. 1352-1334 B.C.E.
    Composite Statue
    Egypt
    Egypt Exploration Society
    Egyptian
    Face
    Head
    Late 18th Dynasty
    Late XVIII Dynasty
    New Kingdom
    Painted Lips
    Pigment
    Red paint
    Sculpture
    Statue
    Tell el Amarna, Egypt
    Yellow Quartzite
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