The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu, ca. 2575–2465

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The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, ca. 2575–2465 , From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Giza, Western Cemetery, Limestone, paint, h. 62 cm ( in); w. cm (9 5/8 in); d. cm (6 in), This statue evokes the intimacy of Memi and his companion, Sabu, although she is set somewhat apart by her oblique gaze. Until recently, the flowering of nonroyal statuary was believed to have occurred only in the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties

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