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Servant Grinding Grain

Old Kingdom
ca. 2420–2323 BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Servant Grinding Grain
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 5, second half
  • Date: ca. 2420–2323 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Giza
  • Medium: limestone, paint
  • Dimensions: H. 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1979
  • Object Number: 1979.403
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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