ancient egyptian block statues in the walters art museum

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Egyptian - Black Statue of Pede-Amon-Neb-Nesut-Tewy - Walters 22172

Egyptian - Black Statue of Pede-Amon-Neb-Nesut-Tewy - Walters 22172

This block sculpture depicts a squatting priest. It is inscribed on the rear, the front dress and the lap.

Egyptian - Block Statue - Walters 22346

Egyptian - Block Statue - Walters 22346

This block statue is carved in the round and depicts a seated man with a beard and wig. His nose and chin are damaged.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Ankh-pekhred - Walters 22178

Egyptian - Block Statue of Ankh-pekhred - Walters 22178

Block statues could be found in either tombs or temples. The human figure is carved as a simple, cubic mass that is both stable and durable, important features for an object intended to be an eternal dwelling p... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Ankh-pekrod - Walters 22420

Egyptian - Block Statue of Ankh-pekrod - Walters 22420

This sculpture has been carved in the round and depicts a figure with knees drawn up, arms crossed, and hands holding an ankh and a flower. There is an inscription on the front of the dress, and on the rear column.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Irt-Hor-Erow - Walters 22189

Egyptian - Block Statue of Irt-Hor-Erow - Walters 22189

This block statue depicts a figure in squatting position. It has an inscription on the sides and front of the shendyt, and in columns on the rear.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Back

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Back

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Detail A

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Detail A

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Detail B

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Detail B

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Left Profile

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Left Profile

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Right Profile

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Right Profile

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Three Quarter

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268 - Three Quarter

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268

Egyptian - Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset - Walters 2268

This piece is a small serpentine, New Kingdom, block statue of Kha-em-Waset. Kha-em-Waset was a noble who held the titles of Fan-Bearer and Chief of Works in the Temple of Amun. This statue would have been plac... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Nes-Ba-Neb-Dedet - Walters 22171

Egyptian - Block Statue of Nes-Ba-Neb-Dedet - Walters 22171

This figure is a squatting priest who has his hands crossed o his knees. There is an inscription on the sides of the pedestal, the front of the dress, and the rear columns.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Nes-Min (Sminis) - Walters 22158

Egyptian - Block Statue of Nes-Min (Sminis) - Walters 22158

This black granite sculpture depicts a squatting figure with nknees drawn up and arms folded on the knees.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Nes-Min - Walters 22183

Egyptian - Block Statue of Nes-Min - Walters 22183

This block statue depicts a squatting figure with his knees drawn up and arms crossed on his knees. He wears a large wig and has a beard. Inscriptions run on the front dress, right and left sides of the dress, ... More

Egyptian - Block Statue of Pe-Kher-Kons - Walters 22210

Egyptian - Block Statue of Pe-Kher-Kons - Walters 22210

This block statue is of a squatting man with an inscription on the front dress and rear.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Sebk-nakht - Walters 22354

Egyptian - Block Statue of Sebk-nakht - Walters 22354

This block statue is carved in the round and depicts a seated figure with his hands drawn up and his arms crossed on his knees. There is an inscription on the front of the dress.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Senb - Walters 22166

Egyptian - Block Statue of Senb - Walters 22166

This seated figures has his knees drawn up and his arms crossed on his knees. His feet are broken in front.

Egyptian - Block Statue of Sheshonq - Walters 2280

Egyptian - Block Statue of Sheshonq - Walters 2280

"Block" statues-in the form of a man, squatting with arms crossed above his knees-were placed by their donors in temples since the time of the Middle Kingdom. Through his block statue, the donor anticipated par... More

Egyptian - Ipi and His Wife - Walters 2276 - Three Quarter

Egyptian - Ipi and His Wife - Walters 2276 - Three Quarter

This seated figure has his knees drawn up and his arms on his knees. At his side is a kneeling figure with the upper part broken off. There are inscritions on the fronts of the garments and on the back.

Egyptian - Miniature Block Statue - Walters 22341 - Three Quarter

Egyptian - Miniature Block Statue - Walters 22341 - Three Quarter

This miniature block statue depicts a seated figure with its knees drawn up and its arms crossed on its knees. The piece is very damaged.

Egyptian - Sheshonq (Shishak) - Walters 22167 - Three Quarter

Egyptian - Sheshonq (Shishak) - Walters 22167 - Three Quarter

This squatting figure has his knees drawn up and his arms crossed on his knees. He wears a wig. On the front is the deceased worshipping Osiris. There are incised hieroglyphics around the pedestal, the rear col... More

Egyptian - Sheshonq (Shishak) - Walters 22167

Egyptian - Sheshonq (Shishak) - Walters 22167

This squatting figure has his knees drawn up and his arms crossed on his knees. He wears a wig. On the front is the deceased worshipping Osiris. There are incised hieroglyphics around the pedestal, the rear col... More

Egyptian - Statue of Irj-aa - Walters 22141

Egyptian - Statue of Irj-aa - Walters 22141

Most non-royal statues of the 25th Dynasty were dedicated in temples during the owner's lifetime. They also served a funerary function, perpetuating the donor's name. Offerings continued to be made to the statu... More