Relief of a Princess with a Musical Instruments (Sistrum)

Artist Unidentified artist

CultureEgyptian

Datec. 1360-1350 BCE

Mediumwhite sandstone

Dimensions6 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (15.9 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm)

Classificationssculpture

Credit LineAckland Fund

Object number67.29.4

DescriptionThe relief is broken around the figure; the left edge is smoothly finished. Rasp marks on back from smoothing to fit against a wall.10 Five modern holes in back. The stone is pitted and eroded. White sandstone; sunken relief. A woman is shown with head in profile facing right, frontal upper torso, her right arm raised, the left arm not shown. The woman has exaggerated features: high forehead, elongated head, chin, and neck. Her shaven head is covered by a wig with multiple braids or side locks reaching the shoulders.11 Part of her full, heavy hips remain, and a few hieroglyphs at top. An incision parallels the left edge.

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