Statuette of Wah Middle Kingdom ca. 1981–1975 This statuette, intended to serve as a home for Wah's spirit, depicts a young man in the prime of life. Full of vigor, the little figure has the imposing presence of a much larger statue. The linen wrap may imitate the type of long skirt worn by Middle Kingdom officials. Beneath this, the figure wears the more typical short kilt, carved into the wood and painted white. View more. Statuette of Wah. ca. 1981–1975 Cedar, plaster, paint, linen. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), beside f
Statuette of Wah Middle Kingdom ca. 1981–1975 This statuette, intended to serve as a home for Wah's spirit, depicts a young man in the prime of life. Full of vigor, the little figure has the imposing presence of a much larger statue. The linen wrap may imitate the type of long skirt worn by Middle Kingdom officials. Beneath this, the figure wears the more typical short kilt, carved into the wood and painted white. View more. Statuette of Wah. ca. 1981–1975 Cedar, plaster, paint, linen. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), beside feet of mummy, MMA excavations, 1920. Dynasty 12
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