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Pair statue from the tomb of Weri
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra to Una
2455–2350 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2415
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 56.5 x 29.2 x 17.8 cm (22 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 7 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.2596
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On display at Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology of the University of Memphis, since April 23, 2003
On display at Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology of the University of Memphis, since April 23, 2003
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis limestone pair statue comes from the tomb of Weri. It is a standing group of a man and wife. The woman embraces the man with her right arm and touches the man's arm with her left hand. The man strides forward on his left leg, while clenching steinkern in his fists. The woman wears a tight fitting dress, and the man wears a triangular projecting kilt. The waist band is plain with a knot. They both wear wigs with incised lines showing details. The facial features are round and plump. There are remnants of red paint on the man's skin and yellow paint on the woman's skin. They are standing on a base with a back pillar to support them. The man's nose and right eyebrow are chipped.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2415. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.