Statue
| Object Number: | 59-23-1 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: |
Ancient Egypt: Discovery to Display Currently On Display |
| Provenience: | Egypt |
| Period: | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Made: | 1938-1630 BCE |
| Early Date: | -1938 |
| Late Date: | -1630 |
| Section: | Egyptian |
| Materials: | Basalt |
| Iconography: | Family Four Figures |
| Inscription Language: | Hieroglyphic |
| Height: | 42.5 cm |
| Width: | 34 cm |
| Depth: | 12 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Nasli M. Heermaneck, 1959 |
Description
Statue group of a family with a father and mother on the left and their two sons beside them. The son, Pepi is identified as the donor of this statue. The physiognomy of the group reflects royal figures of the 12th/13th dyns. with large ears, heavy lidded eyes. Each of the four figures is inscribed with an offering formula, titles and a personal name.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Ancient Egypt: Discovery to Display (23 Feb 2019) | View Objects in Exhibition |
| Searching for Ancient Egypt: (1997 - 1997) | View Objects in Exhibition |
| Lower Egyptian Gallery (1983 - 1996) | View Objects in Exhibition |
Bibliography:
| [Book] Silverman, David P. 1997. Searching for Ancient Egypt: Art, Architecture and Artifacts from the University of Pennsylvania Museum.. Cornell University Press. Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: 128-129 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
| [Book] Horne, Lee C. 1985. Introduction to the Collections of The University Museum.. Philadelphia. The University Museum. Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: 21/8 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
| [Catalogue, Exhibition] 2013. Quest for Treasures: Searching for Lost Empires.. Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: 242 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
| [Catalogue, Collection] 1965. Guide to the Collections, The University Museum.. Philadelphia. The University Museum. pg. 1-167 Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 34 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
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