File:Egyptian - Figurine of a Male Dwarf - Walters 71534.jpg
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editFigurine of a Male Dwarf ( ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Figurine of a Male Dwarf |
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English: Dwarfs played an interesting role in Egyptian society since Predynastic times. Dwarfism-a genetic condition characterized by unusually short stature and shortened limbs-is frequently represented in Egyptian tomb reliefs and statues. Dwarfs were believed, because of their unusual appearance, to have supernatural powers and a special relation to the gods. Figurines of dwarfs were used as amulets and have been found in tombs as well as in ritual places.
This figure represents a male dwarf. He has a large forehead, perforations for the eyes, and incised eye brows. The arms and bowed legs are twisted. The stomach is distended and there is a ridge across the buttocks that may have originally connected the figure to a seat. |
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Date |
circa 3200 BC date QS:P571,-3200-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 ([[Category:Unsupported period|Predynastic Period of Egyptera QS:P2348,Q714601 (Naqada II)]]Predynastic Period of Egyptera QS:P2348,Q714601 (Naqada II)) |
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Medium | hippopotamus ivory | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions |
height: 3.8 cm (1.5 in); width: 1.4 cm (0.5 in); depth: 0.3 cm (0.1 in) dimensions QS:P2048,3.89U174728 dimensions QS:P2049,1.48U174728 dimensions QS:P5524,0.36U174728 |
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Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q210081 |
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Accession number |
71.534 |
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Place of creation | Egypt | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Object history |
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Exhibition history | Daily Magic in Ancient Egypt. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 2006-2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit line | Acquired by Henry Walters, 1923 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Source | Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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