Bust of a youthful king
2nd /1st century BC or 1st century AD;
This likeness combines Egyptian and Hellenistic features. The ruler is depicted as a pharaoh with nemes-headcloth and uraeus-serpent at his brow. In ancient Egypt, the braided side-lock is a feature typical for representations of children; here it refers to the youth of the king. Facial features and the fringe of curls are indicative of Greek influence.
This likeness combines Egyptian and Hellenistic features. The ruler is depicted as a pharaoh with nemes-headcloth and uraeus-serpent at his brow. In ancient Egypt, the braided side-lock is a feature typical for representations of children; here it refers to the youth of the king. Facial features and the fringe of curls are indicative of Greek influence.
Time:
2nd /1st century BC or 1st century AD;
Object Name
Statue
Culture
Ägyptisch
Location of discovery:
Alexandria (vermutlich)
Material/technology:
Granodiorite
Dimensions:
Außenmaß (Objektmaße): 94 cm x 86 cm x 43 cm
Maße inklusive Palettensockel: 125 cm x 86 cm x 62 cm, 515 kg
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 5780
Provenance
1878, acquired with the Miramar Collection