Kneeling Servant of the Divine Consorts

Culture: Ancient Egyptian
Period: Late Period, 664–332 BCE
Dynasty: Dynasty 25, 747–656 BCE
Date: 712–657 BCE
Material: Peridotite
possibly associated with: Karnak, Qina governorate, Egypt, Africa
from: Egypt, Africa
Classification: Sculpture, stone & mineral
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (19.1 x 7 x 10.5 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 221:1924

Possibly from Karnak, Egypt [1]

Stoclet Collection, Brussels, Belgium [2]

- 1924
Feuardent Frères, Paris, France [3]

1924 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Feuardent Frères [4]

Notes:
[1] "Provient raisemblablement de Karnak," per undated, unsigned, handwritten document in French [SLAM document files], containing the full, detailed translation of the hieroglyphic inscriptions on this object. This letter was most likely written by Mr. Capart, the individual named in an inventory list sent by the dealer which includes a portion of the translation.

[2] Per list of objects sold to the museum by Feuardent Frères, listed "to be sent on September 1, 1924," as well as a certificate from the American Consulate General, Paris, France, dating August 28, 1924 [SLAM document files].

[3] See note [2].

[4] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, December 5, 1924.

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