Two Baboon Statues in Painted Sandstone
Artist: Unknown
Date: New Kingdom (1550-1080 B.C.)
Classification: Statue
Dimensions: 93 x 48 x 55 cm
Materials: Sandstone
Description
MEDIUM PRIORITY PROJECT
The two baboons sit on top of a plinth (base) with their front legs resting on their knees, hind legs spread apart, and tails folded and adhering to their right side. The execution shows refinement, which enhances some of the animals’ details. There are abundant remnants of red pigment on the surface. In the New Kingdom, the baboon represents a hypostatic aspect of the god Thot of Hermoupolis. The animal may have a connection to the god Khonsu as a healer who receives prayers. The statues are from the Theban area, found in 1819.
TOTAL COST: € 27.823,04 ($ 27,194.24)
Restoration Procedures
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Photography before, during, and after the procedure
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Preconsolidation of polychrome parts
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Cleaning
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Plastering and pictorial retouching
Detail
Inventory N°: 22651, 22652
Artist: Unknown
Date: New Kingdom (1550-1080 B.C.)
Dimensions: 93 x 48 x 55 cm
Materials: Sandstone
Department:
Egyptian and Near Eastern AntiquitiesCurators:
Dr. Alessia Amentamuseum:
Gregorian Egyptian MuseumLaboratories:
Stone MaterialsWishbook year: 2023
Two Baboon Statues in Painted Sandstone
Details
Inventory: 22651, 22652
Artist: Unknown
Date: New Kingdom (1550-1080 B.C.)
Classification: Statue
Materials: Sandstone
Dimensions: 93 x 48 x 55 cm
Museum: Gregorian Egyptian Museum
Department: Egyptian and Near Eastern Antiquities
Laboratory: Stone Materials
Wishbook year: 2023
Description
MEDIUM PRIORITY PROJECT
The two baboons sit on top of a plinth (base) with their front legs resting on their knees, hind legs spread apart, and tails folded and adhering to their right side. The execution shows refinement, which enhances some of the animals’ details. There are abundant remnants of red pigment on the surface. In the New Kingdom, the baboon represents a hypostatic aspect of the god Thot of Hermoupolis. The animal may have a connection to the god Khonsu as a healer who receives prayers. The statues are from the Theban area, found in 1819.
TOTAL COST: € 27.823,04 ($ 27,194.24)
Restoration Procedures
-
Photography before, during, and after the procedure
-
Preconsolidation of polychrome parts
-
Cleaning
-
Plastering and pictorial retouching
Media
Baboon Statue - inv. 22651
Baboon Statue - inv. 22652
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