Estate Figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre

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Estate Figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280), serdab, 1920, Wood, gesso, paint, H. 112 cm (44 1/8 in.); W. 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); D. cm (18 3/8 in.), This masterpiece of Egyptian wood carving was discovered in a hidden chamber at the side of the passage leading into the rock cut tomb of the royal chief steward Meketre, who began his career under King Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II of Dynasty 11 and continued to serve successive kings into the early years of Dynasty 12

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