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Ancient Art
Public domain

Wood figure male, in walking position

1991–1786 B.C.

Painted wood

11 in. (27.9 cm)
24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) H. exclusive of base
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olsen
1957.7.8
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Culture: 
Egyptian
Period: 
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
Classification: 
Sculpture
Provenance: 

Reported to be ex-Carnarvon Collection

Bibliography: 

Gerry D. Scott, III, Ancient Egyptian Art at Yale, 1st (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1986), 75, no. 39B, ill.

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