Sitting Statue of Kaemsenu (?)

Old Kingdom

ca. 2420–2389 B.C.

Not on view

This seated statue and a larger standing one (26.9.2) were found adjacent to the tomb of the priest Kaemsenu and probably depict this man (for the priest Kaemsenu and for his tomb, see 26.9.1). Unusually, this statue was carved from one single piece of wood.

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Title: Sitting Statue of Kaemsenu (?)
Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 5
Reign: reign of Niuserre
Date: ca. 2420–2389 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Teti Pyramid Cemetery, NW, Kaemsenu tomb probably, Firth, Egyptian Antiquities Service
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 66 cm (26 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1926
Object Number: 26.9.3
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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