Photo of collection object Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II
Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II, ca. 1279-1213 B.C.E.. Gray granite, 7 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.5 x 23.0 cm). Partial gift of James Lamb in honor of Paul O'Rourke and Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 2001.56. Creative Commons-BY.
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum

Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II

ca. 1279-1213 B.C.E.

Maker Unknown

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

This head comes from a statue that was most likely made early in the reign of Ramesses II. When the head was complete, a side view of its features would have resembled those in the relief to the left in this case, with a similar aquiline nose, well-shaped eyes, a rather small mouth, and earlobes pierced for earrings.

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
Gray granite
Medium
gray, granite
Locations
Place made: Egypt
Dynasty
early Dynasty 19
Period
New Kingdom
Dimensions
7 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.5 x 23.0 cm)
Departments
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession Number
2001.56
Credit Line
Partial gift of James Lamb in honor of Paul O'Rourke and Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Exhibitions
Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location
19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
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