Plaster Cast of Effigy: Thutmose III
1948.01.0003
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of Effigy: Thutmose III (1948.01.0003) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | New Kingdom, 1479 - 1425 BCE |
| Culture | Egyptian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 197.9 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 67.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 37.7 cm |
| Weight | 23,880 g |
| Measuring Remarks | The height of the statue includes the base. The base is 18.0 cm tall. Weight = 52.6 lbs. converted to grams. |
| Materials | Plaster, Pigment--Paint |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Painting |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Gray (N 3/) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | In order for the deceased to travel into the next life, the Ka (spirit) needed to have a recognizable home in the tomb to dwell in. The mummy was the ideal location, but if it was destroyed the spirit needed another place of residence: paintings, relief panels, or sculptures such as this one of Pharaoh Thutmose III. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Lorado Taft Collection |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |