Figure of a scribe, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2000 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of
Figure of a scribe, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2000 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311,), From the foot of the causeway, 1926–27, Limestone, paint, H. 36 x W. 22 cm (14 3/16 x 8 11/16 in.), The principal figure visible here is an office in scribal kit, with a writing board under one arm, holding a scribal palette in the other. Behind him is an offering bearer carrying a basket of food, of whom only one arm is preserved
Size: 3283px × 4398px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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