Egypt
New Kingdom 1550 – 1077 B.C
Limestone
H:15.5

This limestone head, possibly the representation of a pharaoh is what is usually called a ‘sculptor’s model’, a piece that may have served as a model for an ancient Egyptian artist, although some scholars believe that they were trial pieces or votive or cult objects.

Wearing a headband over his forebrow, which may be the remains of a nemes headcloth. The facial features are finely sculpted, with large, almond shaped eyes, eyebrows, a finely shaped nose and a fleshy smiling mouth, the remarkable beauty of this piece is testament to the unparalleled Egyptian art of the XVIII Dynasty.