In this essay, I would like to compare and contrast two sculptures: Statue of Memi and Sabu from Egypt and Seated Statue of Gudea from Mesopotamia.
The pair Statue of Memi and Sabu had been made ca. 2575–2465 B.C., and assumably represents husband and wife. This kind of statue was often found hidden in nonroyal tomb chapels of the Old Kingdom (n.a.). The statue is made of limestone, which is a rather soft material, that allows better manual processing but is less resistant to damage. The contours are smooth; there are visible details such as the inscription on the front, the figures seem to smile. Typically for limestone, the statue is beige.
Most interesting elements of this statue are gestures because Memi is embracing Sabu around her
The pair Statue of Memi and Sabu had been made ca. 2575–2465 B.C., and assumably represents husband and wife. This kind of statue was often found hidden in nonroyal tomb chapels of the Old Kingdom (n.a.). The statue is made of limestone, which is a rather soft material, that allows better manual processing but is less resistant to damage. The contours are smooth; there are visible details such as the inscription on the front, the figures seem to smile. Typically for limestone, the statue is beige.
Most interesting elements of this statue are gestures because Memi is embracing Sabu around her