Memi And Sabu Comparison

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Today we will be looking at two works of art from two very different periods of history. The first is the Statue of Memi and Sabu from the Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, credited to the Rogers Fund 1948. This statue originates from Egypt; probably from Memphite Region, Giza, and Western Cemetery ca. 2575 – 2465 B.C. The second work of art is the Statue of Gudea from the Neo-Sumerian period, ca. 2090 B.C. This piece is a stone-inscribed-sculpture credited to Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1959. This statue originates from Mesopotamia, probably from Girsu (modern Tello). I will discuss the similarities and differences these two statues. I will evaluate and consider the effect the intended purpose or function has on the appearance of the sculptures.

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According to the literature provided, this statue is of Memi and his companion Sabu. Although the relationship is not specified, it is common that pair statues were for recorded relationships …show more content…
The Statue of Memi and Sabu is made from lime stone while the Statue of Gudea is made from regular stone. Other than, I do not really see any similarities. The Statue of Gudea is in honor of himself that he placed in temples for people to worship for rebuilding the temples. The Statue of Memi and Sabu is a sacred pair statue important to the Egyptian afterlife. Memi and Sabu statue represents royal relationship, the Gudea statue is a shrine for his followers to worship even though was a mere man. Memi and Sabu held a purpose for the Egyptians beliefs where Gudea held the purpose of simply reminding his subjects of his status and accomplishments as King. Also to point out, these two statues came from very different times in history. Where the statue of Memi and Sabu are from the Old Kingdom, (Dynasty 4, ca. 2575 – 2465 B.C.), the Statue of Gudea comes from his time as king. (ca. 2090

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