The little sculpture with the display of young pharaoh
The display of young man in kneeling position. His head is covered with nemes so there is a possibility of that little sculpture shows young pharaoh. Waist is wrapped with typical Egyptian tablier. The upper part of waist and pectorals is covered by jewellery. The remaining part of hand is slightly set down. The body is slightly bend up to the front. It is very likely that the figure was giving, in his original shape, some kind of sacrifice to the gods. Unfortunately, due to damage, it is very difficult to determine what is it about.
Iconographical little sculpture displays young pharaoh during the sacrifice ritual. K. Džin (2001.) and K. Giunio (2003.) interpret figure as a female Egyptian in kneeling position. B. Perc (1968.) and M. Tomorad (2003.) interpret figure as a kneeling pharaoh.
The little sculpture is made of bronze.
It is very damaged. The forearm of right hand fist and left arm fist are missing.
Iconographical little sculpture displays young pharaoh during the sacrifice ritual. K. Džin (2001.) and K. Giunio (2003.) interpret figure as a female Egyptian in kneeling position. B. Perc (1968.) and M. Tomorad (2003.) interpret figure as a kneeling pharaoh.
The little sculpture is made of bronze.
It is very damaged. The forearm of right hand fist and left arm fist are missing.
Catalogue entry
The little sculpture with the display of young pharaoh
Archaeological Museum of Istria, Pula
Inv. no. AMIP-A 5210
Istria, unknown location
Ptolemaic period (306-30 B.C.)
bronze: metal processing and casting
6.5 x 2.2 cm
Resources
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