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Statuette of the Overseer of Priests Ameny

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 106
The inscription on this statuette identifies an overseer of priests named Ameny whose father was named Nebankh. The offering text mentions the god Sobek of Shedet, suggesting that the statuette is from the Fayuum area where this god was worshipped.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Statuette of the Overseer of Priests Ameny
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
  • Geography: Probably from Fayum; From Egypt
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: H. 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.); W. 15.2 cm (6 in.)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966
  • Object Number: 66.99.6
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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