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Striding Statue of Minnefer, c. 2377-2311 BC (painted limestone)
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Striding Statue of Minnefer, c. 2377-2311 BC (painted limestone)
491350 Striding Statue of Minnefer, c.2377-2311 BC (painted limestone)
by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); h:53.80 w:14.40 d:23.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The base of this statue is inscribed with the name and title of the supervisor of palace attendants, Minnefer. He is represented as young and athletic, hands at his sides and left foot forward, the typical striding pose for male figures. To make the statue more lifelike, the flesh areas were originally painted reddish brown, the wig black, and the kilt white. This was one of four statues of Minnefer that were found in the serdab (sealed statue chamber) of his ruined mastaba (tomb) in the cemetery west of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Most Old Kingdom private statues were concealed in this way. The statue was regarded as more than just a representation. Once the proper rites had been performed, it functioned as a substitute for the deceased individual and could partake of food offerings necessary for the survival of his ka, or vital spirit.
); Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22405904
© Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact C24th Giza Old Kingdom
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The Striding Statue of Minnefer, dating back to the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, is a remarkable piece of art that captures the essence and significance of private statues during the Old Kingdom. This painted limestone statue stands at an impressive height of 53.80 cm and showcases the young and athletic figure of Minnefer, with his hands by his sides and left foot forward in a typical striding pose. What sets this statue apart is its lifelike appearance achieved through intricate details such as the reddish-brown paint on flesh areas, black wig, and white kilt. These vibrant colors would have brought Minnefer's image to life in ancient times. Discovered in a sealed statue chamber within Minnefer's ruined mastaba (tomb) near the Great Pyramid at Giza, this particular statue was one among four found there. Such concealment was common for private statues during that era. However, these statues held more than just artistic value; they played a vital role in Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. Once proper rituals were performed, this statue served as a substitute for Minnefer himself. It could receive food offerings necessary for his ka or vital spirit's survival. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance within ancient Egyptian culture.
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