Kneeling Syrian Captive (a.k.a. Asiatic Captive) (Primary Title)
Statuette of a Syrian Captive (Alternate Title)

Unknown (Artist)

1295–1070 BC
Egyptian
copper alloy
Place Made,Egypt
Overall: 1 3/4 × 3/8 × 1 in. (4.45 × 0.95 × 2.54 cm)
61.33
This figures headdress identifies him as a Syrian. Representations of foreign captives often appeared in royal tombs as reminders of the king’s military might. The tang (prong) projecting below the figure shows that the piece was an attachment, possibly to a piece of furniture.
New Kingdom Period
Gift of Mr. Michel E. Abemayor
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC

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