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Written by: Seda AslanResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 212721
Ancient EgyptianHead from Statuette of a King
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Ancient Egyptian |
|---|---|
| Date | Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BCE) |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt |
| Medium | Black basalt |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm (1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Sculpture |
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