Male Figure, Possibly with Dwarfism

İsim	Male Figure, Possibly with Dwarfism
Basım Tarihi:	2212-2150 BCE (Late Old Kingdom)
Basım Yeri	- The Walters Art Museum
Konu	Culture: Egyptian \| more \| less
Tür	Diğer
Dil	Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital	Evet
Yazma	Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar	Dimensions: H: 3 1/16 x W: 1 3/16 x D: 7/8 in. (7.8 x 2.99 x 2.3 cm)
Kütüphane:	Ortadoğu Dijital Kütüphanesi
Demirbaş Numarası	71.504
Kayıt Numarası	walters-12950
Lokasyon	The Walters Art Museum
Tarih	2212-2150 BCE (Late Old Kingdom)
Notlar	Individuals with dwarfism played an interesting role in Egyptian society since Predynastic times. Dwarfism--a genetic condition characterized by unusually short stature and shortened limbs--is frequently represented in Egyptian tomb reliefs and statues. People with dwarfism were believed, because of their unusual appearance, to have supernatural powers and a special relation to the gods, and some could hold important positions in the administration of the ancient Egyptian government, they also worked as jewelers, and performed in special rituals (in which they were called "god's dancers"). Figurines depicting people with dwarfism were used as amulets and have been found in tombs as well as in ritual places. This statuette of a nude male seems to be depicted with the characteristics of dwarfism. His hands are clasped and resting on his chest; a cylindrical hole through the hands was once used to hold a staff. A square tapering cavity has been cut into the head, probably for the attachment of a headdress. The feet are broken off above the ankles. The knees are bent and it is possible to interpret the posture as dancing. A grouped statuette of three dancing figures with dwarfism from the Middle Kingdom that was excavated at Lisht displays similar postures.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org. \| Dynasty: 6th Dynasty (?) \| Inscriptions: \| Reign: \| Style: \| more \| less
Parçası Olduğu	EGY \| Ancient Art
Malzeme	hippopotamus ivory

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Male Figure, Possibly with Dwarfism

Basım Tarihi 2212-2150 BCE (Late Old Kingdom)

Basım Yeri - The Walters Art Museum

Konu Culture: Egyptian | more | less

Tür Diğer

Dil Belirlenmemiş dil

Dijital Evet

Yazma Hayır

Fiziksel Boyutlar Dimensions: H: 3 1/16 x W: 1 3/16 x D: 7/8 in. (7.8 x 2.99 x 2.3 cm)

Kütüphane Ortadoğu Dijital Kütüphanesi

Demirbaş Numarası 71.504

Kayıt Numarası walters-12950

Lokasyon The Walters Art Museum

Tarih 2212-2150 BCE (Late Old Kingdom)

Notlar Individuals with dwarfism played an interesting role in Egyptian society since Predynastic times. Dwarfism--a genetic condition characterized by unusually short stature and shortened limbs--is frequently represented in Egyptian tomb reliefs and statues. People with dwarfism were believed, because of their unusual appearance, to have supernatural powers and a special relation to the gods, and some could hold important positions in the administration of the ancient Egyptian government, they also worked as jewelers, and performed in special rituals (in which they were called "god's dancers"). Figurines depicting people with dwarfism were used as amulets and have been found in tombs as well as in ritual places. This statuette of a nude male seems to be depicted with the characteristics of dwarfism. His hands are clasped and resting on his chest; a cylindrical hole through the hands was once used to hold a staff. A square tapering cavity has been cut into the head, probably for the attachment of a headdress. The feet are broken off above the ankles. The knees are bent and it is possible to interpret the posture as dancing. A grouped statuette of three dancing figures with dwarfism from the Middle Kingdom that was excavated at Lisht displays similar postures.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org. | Dynasty: 6th Dynasty (?) | Inscriptions: | Reign: | Style: | more | less

Parçası Olduğu EGY | Ancient Art

Malzeme hippopotamus ivory