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[10926] Figure, Object, Registered |
| Accession Number |
10926 |
| Object Name |
Figure
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| Description |
Wooden figure of a woman holding a box (or basket) of offerings on top of her head, supported by her right hand. With her left hand, she holds a lead attached to an animal walking next to her, probably a ram. The animal has a short, upright tale, and horns that curve backwards. The woman is wearing a skirt wrapped around her lower body and tied in a knot under her left breast. She also wears bracelets at her wrists, and a necklace or decorated strap around her neck, falling between her breasts. The top of the box that she carries is carved to show the food offerings inside it. Figures like this were placed in tombs to provide food and drink for the souls of the dead. |
| Height (cm) |
30.0
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| Length (cm) |
0
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| Width (cm) |
0
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| Primary Materials |
Wood
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| Period/Dynasty |
Middle Kingdom |
| Earliest Date |
1975 |
| LatestDate |
1640 |
| Acquisition |
Jackson, Mr S. H. (Donation, November 1951) |
| Provenance |
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