Statue of Ankhemtenenet
Ankhemtenenet's bold features testify to the period's affinity for earlier non-idealizing models, in this case in the region of Memphis where Old and Middle Kingdom statuary was widely observable.
Ankhemtenenet is wrapped in a Middle Kingdom-type cloak. His name is written on his shoulders. Below it on the right shoulder is the name Irefaaenptah, which could be that of his father. A reference to the temple of Ptah appears on his left shoulder below his name, and on the back of the statue appear two lines of an offering formula for Ptah-Sokar.
Ankhemtenenet is wrapped in a Middle Kingdom-type cloak. His name is written on his shoulders. Below it on the right shoulder is the name Irefaaenptah, which could be that of his father. A reference to the temple of Ptah appears on his left shoulder below his name, and on the back of the statue appear two lines of an offering formula for Ptah-Sokar.
Artwork Details
- Title: Statue of Ankhemtenenet
- Period: Third Intermediate Period–Late Period
- Dynasty: Dynasty 25–26
- Date: ca. 743–656 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Memphis (Mit Rahina)
- Medium: Red quartzite
- Dimensions: H. 25 x W. 29 x D. 18.2 cm (9 13/16 x 11 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
- Object Number: 07.228.47
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
380–343 B.C.
390–246 BCE
664–200 B.C.
664–610 B.C.
ca. 600 BC
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.