Statue of Aba, Priest of Horus. Saite Period (664-525 BC)
Statue of Aba, Priest of Horus. Saite Period (664-525 BC)
Block statue of Iba the priest. Limestone, 34.8cm high. Block statues in which the individual is enveloped by a long cloak with legs drawn up toward the chest are a classic type of private sculpture from the Middle Kingdom and became increasingly popular. They seem to have been commonly placed ex-votos in temples to enable the official to participate in rituals. The inscription says the owner is Abai/Iba the priest of Sopdu (a falcon headed god who protected the eastern frontier of Egypt, whose cult was at Saft el Ninna). Late Period, 26th Dynasty. Purchased by Wellcome from the MacGregor collection in 1922. Published by A. Leahy, 1990, 'Journal of Egyptian Archaeology'
