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Facsimile painting of a jar from the Tomb of Meketre

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Facsimile painting of a jar from the Tomb of Meketre
  • Artist: Charles K. Wilkinson
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Reign: reign of Amenemhat I, early
  • Date: ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, MMA 1101)
  • Medium: Tempera on Paper
  • Dimensions: h. 47.2 cm (18 9/16 in); w. 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in)
    scale 1:1 probably
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1931
  • Object Number: INST.1979.2.15
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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