Statuette of the Lady Tiye

The “mistress of the harim Tiye” wears a huge wig and tight attire from the time period. Her necklace is made composed of gold, semi-precious stones, and glass.

Object Details

Statuette of the Lady Tiye

New Kingdom

Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III–Akhenaten

1390–1349 B.C.

Egypt

Wood, Egyptian blue, paint

h. 24 cm (9 7/8 in); base: w. 5.1 cm (2 in); d. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 

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