An Egyptian Limestone Model Leg, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Gold particularly from Syrian and later

particularly from Syrian and later Egyptian workshops

the founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur

Dimensions:  Overall height: 9 1/2 inches (24

Aphrodite wears a wreath in her centrally parted hair

much of Clark’s collection was gifted to the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

An Egyptian Limestone Model Leg, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Gold particularly from Syrian and laterA finely cast limestone plaster model left leg, with a realistic knee, nicely formed calf, and toes that have been stylized to depict jackal heads with long pointed ears. A carved leg like this example may have served as a model for a larger sculpture or to teach apprentice sculptors how to replicate a master style. Medium: Limestone Dimensions: Height: 9 1 2 inches (23. 5 cm) Condition: Repaired from three original pieces with restoration over the