Jul 19, 2007

Seated Couple: Mentuemhat's Ancestors

Seated Couple: Mentuemhat's Ancestors

c. 667–647 BC

Limestone

Overall: 57.3 x 53 cm (22 9/16 x 20 7/8 in.)

Gift of the Hanna Fund 1949.493

Location

Description

A deceased vizier, whose name ended in Nufer, and his wife seated before a table of offerings. Presumably they were relatives of Mentuemhat. The work is in the style of early Dynasty XVIII.

See also
Collection: 
Egypt - Late Period
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Limestone

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