Relief depicting cattle farming, ca. 2323–2150

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Relief depicting cattle farming, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6 (?), ca. 2323–2150 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Limestone, paint, h. 48 cm (18 7/8 in); w. 40 cm (15 3/4 in), This relief comes from a scene of cattle-tending or cow milking. The older man leaning on his staff is the overseer of the whole operation. To the left are the hindquarters of a cow, and to the right is the upper part of another man, perhaps kneeling to hold a tether

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Size: 2951px × 3800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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