The copper in this bronze is largely intermixed with gold, thus producing a chastened lustre which is admirably suited to the richness of the embroidered garment.

The kneeling genius of Gizeh is as rude and repellent as the Lady Takushet is delicate and harmonious.

He has a hawk's head, and he worships the sun, as is the duty of the Heliopolitan genii.

His right arm is uplifted, his left is pressed to his breast.

The style of the whole is dry, and the granulated surface of the skin adds to the hard effect of the figure.