High Priest of Ptah or Crown Prince

Unknown

750–664 BC · Diorite · Egyptian Art

This finely modeled head wears a sidelock attached to the right side of his head. The sidelock is worn by children, royal sons, and by certain priests, particularly the High Priest of Ptah at Memphis, probably because the priestly role has some filial aspect. This statue might represent a king's son or, more likely, a High Priest of Ptah.

Artist

Unknown

Date

750–664 BC

Medium

Diorite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966