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Statuette of kneeling man
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Abydos Temple M69
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 4 x 2.9 x 3.3 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1805
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionIvory statuette of a kneeling man wearing a kilt, with one arm set on his lap and the other bend across chest. The head is missing. There is considerable darkening/discoloration. Some areas of the surface are chipped or scuffed/worn. There are some remaining well polished areas.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, temple M69. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)