Relief block depicting plucking and roasting fowl and herds crossing water, ca. 1962–1952
Relief block depicting plucking and roasting fowl and herds crossing water, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1962–1952 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493) possibly, re-used as sill in a house, 1913–14, Limestone, H. cm (37 1/2 in.); W. cm (28 1/4 in.), The upper register of the block depicts the plucking and cooking of geese, while the lower scene shows cattle being led through the marshes. The block was found reused as the threshold of a house at the site of Lisht North; the rectangular hole in the upper left corner was cut to receive one of the doorposts
Size: 3957px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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