Ancient Egyptian · Probably Macedonian Dynasty (332–305 BCE)

Statue of Wesirnakht

Ancient Egyptian

Statue of Wesirnakht

Probably Macedonian Dynasty (332–305 BCE)

An ancient Egyptian granite statue of Wesirnakht ('Osiris is strong'), dating to the 26th Dynasty Saite Period (c. 664–525 BC). Finely polished hard stone statues of private officials from this period, sometimes made to be offered in temples, are exemplars of Late Period Egyptian sculpture. Granite, Art Institute of Chicago.

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Image source: Art Institute of Chicago