Sculptor's model/votive depicting a king and jackal busts

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664–525 B.C. · Limestone, red paint traces · Egyptian Art

This odd relief has many features in common with a group of 26th Dynasty donation reliefs excavated at Edfu. These reliefs are likely to be forerunners of so-called "sculptors' models / votives" that are usually dated to the 4th century B.C. and later.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 664–525 B.C.
Medium: Limestone, red paint traces
Department: Egyptian Art
Credit line: Gift of Lily S. Place, 1921

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