Statue of Seti I. Karnak temple of Amun Ra. XIX dynasty reign of Seti I 1289–1279. Alabaster. Height 238 cm width 73 cm.
Sculpture

Statue of Seti I. Karnak temple of Amun Ra

The sculpture was found in the hiding place of the temple, it consisted of several fragments – head, torso, arms, legs. This technique was used to make statues from various materials already in the early periods of ancient Egyptian history. The statue of Seti I was made of various types of stone: the head and torso were made of alabaster, the legs and hands were made of veined stone, the clothes and the unpreserved crown were made of other materials.

Statue of Seti I. Karnak temple of Amun Ra. XIX dynasty reign of Seti I 1289–1279. Alabaster. Height 238 cm width 73 cm.
Statue of Seti I. Karnak temple of Amun Ra. XIX dynasty reign of Seti I 1289–1279. Alabaster. Height 238 cm width 73 cm.

The eyes are inlaid with limestone and obsidian, the eyebrows were most likely made of lapis lazuli. A large hole under the chin was intended for an attached royal beard, the skirt (shendit) was decorated with gold foil, and there was an image of an animal head on the belt. The appearance of Seti I shows the influence of the stylistic traditions of the late 18th dynasty, when the influence of Amarna art was still felt.