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| Keywords: Egyptian - Standing Figure of a Male Dignitary - Walters 71509 - Back.jpg Sadly this small figure of a standing official has lost its original base which would have provided information on his identity but the outstanding quality of its workmanship and the material used indicate that it was made for an individual of very high status This sophisticated small figure displays several features typical of Middle Kingdom sculpture prominent eyes; the significant gesture of his left hand placed upon his right breast indicating an attitude of respect; elongated arms and hands; and the ankle-length shendyt The slight fleshiness of the body hint at the owner's desire to be seen as successful and therefore well fed ca 1970 BC Middle Kingdom carved elephant ivory cm 21 2 6 8 5 3 accession number 71 509 19866 Maurice Nahman Cairo and Paris date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1930 place of origin Asyut Egypt Walters Art Museum license Ancient Egyptian statues in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Ancient Egyptian art from Asyut | ||||
