Figure of lion

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1981–1640 B.C.

Not on view

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Title: Figure of lion
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Rehuerdjersen (384), Pit 379, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Egyptian blue
Dimensions: l. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.66
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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