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Head of a block statue

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The head has broken off just below the chin. On either side of the jaws, remains of the stone are present indicating that the head belonged to a block statue. The nose is straight, the lines of the eyes and the eyebrows are executed in relief. The head is polished smooth.

Present location

ALLARD PIERSON MUSEUM [06/002] AMSTERDAM

Inventory number

APM 8849

Dating

26TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

STATUE

Material

GRANITE

Technique

HEWN; POLISHED

Height

23 cm

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