Arm of life-size statue

Unknown

ca. 1961–1917 B.C. · Granite · Egyptian Art

This powerfully modeled arm from a life-size statue was found in the tomb of a high official. Because of its size, the arm probably did not belong to a statue depicting the tomb owner, but rather to a royal sculpture. It is likely a displaced piece from a statue of Senwosret I that originally stood in his pyramid complex nearby.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1961–1917 B.C.

Medium

Granite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1933