Statue group of three figures
Unknown artist, c. 1750–1550 BC

A triad of two men flanking a woman, now headless. A hieroglyphic inscription at the woman's feet identifies her as the mother of the man on the left. The man on the right is his father, a priest wearing a knee-length kilt and round wig. The sculpture would have probably been part of the son's tomb and acted as a channel for food offerings and prayer.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Statue group of three figures, c. 1750–1550 BC
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
Stone
Dimensions
19.5 x 135.5 x 9 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
34000

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