Statue of Saroy

Statue of Saroy
Statue of Saroy
 

GEM Number

5872

Collection

Main Galleries

Period

New Kingdom

Dynasty

19

Description

A kneeling statue of Saroy who served as a Royal Scribe under Ramesses II. Saroy is holding a standard along his right arm, supporting it with his left hand. The upper part of the standard is broken. He wears a double striated hair wig and a long pleated robe in fashion during the Ramesside era. Around his neck is a double shebyu-collar of honour and a pectoral. The two creases on his neck are also typical from the reign of Amenhotep III throughout the Amarna Period and into the early Ramesside Period. A single horizontal line of text on his chest mentions his name and title. The royal cartouche of King Ramesses II is carved on his right shoulder.

Region
Upper Egypt
Area
Luxor
Black Granite

Height

59 cm

Width

30.5 cm

Length

33 cm