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Nikare, his wife, and their daughter
Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, Reign of Niuserre or later
Not on view
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Returned to lender The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, Reign of Niuserre or later
Not on view
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Title: Nikare, his wife, and their daughter
Date: ca. 2420–2389 BCE or later
Geography: Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara probably
Culture: Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, Reign of Niuserre or later
Medium: Limestone, paint
Dimensions: H. x W. x D.: 22 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (57 x 22.5 x 32.5 cm)
Classification: Stone-Sculpture
Credit Line: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1952 (52.19)