Statue of Nakhthorheb (detail), Dynasty 26, about 590 BCE, Egyptian. Quartzite. 112 × 42 × 59 cm. British Museum EA1646. © The Trustees of the British Museum. All rights reserved
Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt
GETTY VILLA
Daily, through December 31, 2025
The Getty Villa
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Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (664–526 BCE) was a period of revival and renewal. It marks the last great phase of native pharaonic rule in ancient Egypt and is notable for its exceptional artworks, particularly stone sculpture. The achievements of Egyptian artists of this period are vividly expressed in the sculpted portraits of officials associated with the court and priesthood, which were created to be displayed in tombs and temples.
The works in this exhibition are on special loan from the British Museum, London.