Seated Scribe of Medthu
c. 1479–1425 BC
Maker Unknown
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Seated Scribe of Medthu, c. 1479–1425 BC. Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Tutmosis III. Limestone, originally painted; overall: 30.5 x 18.9 x 24.1 cm (12 x 7 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1920.2004 The scribe statue has a long and distinguished history, having first appeared in Dynasty 4 (c. 2613 to 2494 BC).
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- limestone, originally painted
- Medium
- limestone, originally, painted
- Dimensions
- Overall: 30.5 x 18.9 x 24.1 cm (12 x 7 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Accession Number
- 1920.2004
- Credit Line
- Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust
- Exhibitions
- Exhibition of the Month: Egypt, Traditions and Revisions: Themes from the History of Sculpture, Pharaoh: King of Ancient Egypt, <em>Publicity Campaign</em>, State Theatre, Cleveland, OH (28 September-16 October 1922)., <em>Juxtapositions, </em>The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (September 10-October 10, 1965).
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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