Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1981-1802 B.C.

Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 12) created in ca. 1981-1802 B.C. using sandstone measuring 36 1/4 × 21 5/8 × 11 13/16 in. (92 × 55 × 30 cm) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSandstone
Dimensions36 1/4 × 21 5/8 × 11 13/16 in. (92 × 55 × 30 cm)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineParis, Louvre Museum, Departement des Antiquités égyptiennes
Dateca. 1981-1802 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 12 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1986 BC – 1976 BC.

Geography

Origin: Memphite Region, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude?

Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude created?

Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude dates to ca. 1981-1802 B.C..

What material is Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude made from?

Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude is crafted from sandstone.

Where does Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude originate?

Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude originates from Egypt.

Is Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude in the public domain?

Statue of a Group of Priests Standing in a Devotional Attitude is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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