Keywords: Egyptian - Statue of a Vizier, Usurped by Pa-di-iset - Walters 22203.jpg A remarkable example of the re-use of a work of art reflecting the course of Egypt's long history this statue was originally carved to commemorate a powerful government official A thousand years later the inscription naming this unknown man was erased and a carved scene was added depicting its new owner Pa-di-iset son of Apy worshipping the gods Osiris Horus and Isis From a text on the rear of the statue we learn that Pa-di-iset was a diplomatic messenger to the neighboring lands of Canaan and Peleset Palestine ca 1780-1700 BC; Inscription and relief ca 900-850 BC late Middle Kingdom-Third Intermediate graywacke cm 30 5 10 25 11 5 accession number 22 203 33246 Maurice Nahman Cairo Henry Walters Baltimore 1928 Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1928 Translation caption of the scene on the shendyt Ka of Osiris Pa-di-iset the justified son of Apy Translation on the back pillar The only renowned one the impartial envoy of Philistine Canaan Pa-di-iset son of Apy The Taste of Maryland Art Collecting in Maryland 1800-1934 The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1984 Highlights from the Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1998-2001 place of origin Delta in 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 made from greywacke |