Statue of Nesmin

Statue of Nesmin
Statue of Nesmin
 

GEM Number

2267

Collection

Main Galleries

Period

Late Period

Dynasty

30

Description

This granite statue was discovered in the Karnak Cache (CK 89) in 1904. It represents Nesmin son of Psametik with the left leg forward. He wears a long hair wig, a false beard and a short kilt. His arms hang down by his side and in each hand, he holds a kerchief. Nesmin is the owner of another statue (now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo) and a situla (now in the Louvre). All three monuments make it possible to establish a complete list of his titles that link him to many religious localities, such as Karnak, el-Kab and Tod. The mention of King Nectanebo II on this statue and its similar art style to another statue (CK422) from the reign of the same king, both secure a date in Dynasty 30.

Region
Upper Egypt
Area
Luxor
Granite

Height

107 cm

Width

24 cm

Length

45 cm