Block Statue of Djedbastetiufankh

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Block Statue of Djedbastetiufankh, by an unknown artist, is a stone statue. The statue depicts a man with a long, straight face, a flat nose, and a calm expression. The figure is shown with eyes cast down and to the right. The man has long hair that covers the back of his head and neck. The statue is rendered in a simple, block-like form, with minimal detail on the body. The body is shown with its arms crossed and covered by its robes. The statue has a flat base. The surface of the statue exhibits visible signs of aging and wear. The statue is primarily shades of brown, with variations in tone across its surface. The background behind the statue fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The statue casts a shadow to the right. There are hieroglyphics carved into the front of the statue.