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Written by: Nazlı TunaResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 17776
Anonymous, Dynasties 25–26Small Head of a Man
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This is a portrait of a man, probably a member of Mentuemhat's family. The relief reflects the style of late Dynasty 18 and was probably copied from a detail of a Theban tomb.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dynasties 25–26 |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 667–647 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasties 25–26 |
| Medium | limestone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.4 x 15 cm (8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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