Statuette of the Overseer of Priests Ameny
Unknown
ca. 1981–1802 B.C. · Limestone · Egyptian Art
The inscription on this statuette identifies an overseer of priests named Ameny whose father was named Nebankh. The offering text mentions the god Sobek of Shedet, suggesting that the statuette is from the Fayuum area where this god was worshipped.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
- Medium
- Limestone
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966
