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Seated Statue of Nykara, 2408-2377 BC (red granite & pigment)
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Seated Statue of Nykara, 2408-2377 BC (red granite & pigment)
499603 Seated Statue of Nykara, 2408-2377 BC (red granite & pigment)
by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); 53.4x20.5x28 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This statue inscribed on the base for the chief of the granary, Nykara, comes from the same tomb as the false door nearby. A statue of granite was an expensive commodity. Monumental red granite was quarried at Aswan in the south of Egypt and had to be shipped more than five hundred miles downstream to Nykaras tomb in the area of Memphis.
Reign of Niuserra or later, 2408-2377 BC; ); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22918290
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the Seated Statue of Nykara, a remarkable piece from ancient Egypt dating back to 2408-2377 BC. Crafted out of red granite and adorned with pigments, this statue stands at an impressive size of 53.4x20.5x28 cm. The statue is attributed to the Egyptian 5th Dynasty, specifically during the reign of Niuserra or later. It was discovered in Nykara's tomb near Memphis and is inscribed on its base as belonging to Nykara, who held the esteemed position of chief of the granary. Made from monumental red granite quarried in Aswan, which had to be transported over five hundred miles downstream to reach its final resting place, this statue represents both artistic mastery and great wealth. The use of such expensive material highlights Nykara's high status within ancient Egyptian society. Capturing a full-length seated figure, this stone portrait exudes a sense of power and authority. Its intricate details reveal the skillful craftsmanship that went into creating it centuries ago. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this image allows us to appreciate not only the beauty but also the historical significance behind this ancient artifact. Through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand one man's legacy preserved for eternity.
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