Ancient Egyptian figurine from Abydos dated 664 – 525 BC

Limestone head with part of the left shoulder, protruding ears, carved eye sockets, perhaps for inlay pieces, modelled lips, nose and beard. Back pillar. The head wears a fitted cap. Traces of red, blue, and gold paint. Possibly Ptah.

Ancient Egyptian figurine from Abydos dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.55
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: A.C. Mace D. Randall Mciver
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 94mm , Width: 58mm , Depth: 53mm
  • Published references: Randall Mciver D & Mace A C El Amrah and Abydos 1899 - 1901 1902 p.55
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889