Statuette depicting a worshipping baboon

Unknown

ca. 1279–1213 B.C. · Meta-siltstone · Egyptian Art

To the ancient Egyptians, baboons were the prototypical adorers of the rising and the setting sun, and their chatter held secret knowledge they hoped to share. The material and quality of the statuette suggests it was a royal donation from Ramesses II, whose name appears on the back pillar.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Medium

Meta-siltstone

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

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