Statuette of a Scribe, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1391–1353 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Serpentinite, h. cm (4

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Statuette of a Scribe, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1391–1353 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Serpentinite, h. cm (4 15/16 in), This statuette depicts a seated scribe with a scroll of papyrus across his lap. His kilt is drawn tightly around his knees to create a flat surface on which to write. He would have held a reed brush in his right hand and would have unrolled the papyrus with his left hand

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Size: 3894px × 5201px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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