Upper part of a figure of a seated official

Unknown

ca. 1850–1800 B.C. · Steatite or serpentinite · Egyptian Art

This sculpture preserves the torso and head of an official. The position of the arms and the tilt of the head and back indicate that he would have been seated, perhaps cross-legged on the ground, with his hands resting on his lap in the pose of a scribe. The features of the face are beautifully rendered; the serene expression and the well-muscled torso give an impression of youth.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1850–1800 B.C.

Medium

Steatite or serpentinite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020