Fragment from the head of a statue, ca. 2381–2323

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Fragment from the head of a statue, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, ca. 2381–2323 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Tomb of Perneb, 1913–14, Coniferous wood (Cedar), black paint, H. cm (8 5/16 in.), At least one statue of the deceased was an important element of the burial equipment. No complete statues were found during the clearance of Perneb's tomb, but several statue fragments were discovered in the debris of the superstructure

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Size: 5799px × 2584px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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