All four are somewhat flaccid, somewhat artificial; but the faces of the divinities and the deceased are not wanting in sweetness; the action of the cow is good; and the little figure under her protection falls naturally into its place.

Certain other pieces, less known than these, are however far superior.

The Saite style is easy of recognition.

It lacks the breadth and learning of the first Memphite school; it also lacks the grand, and sometimes rude, manner of the great Theban school.

The proportions of the human body are reduced and elongated, and the limbs lose in vigour what they gain in elegance.