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Middle Kingdom
The inscription on this statuette identifies an overseer of priests named Ameny whose father was named Nebankh. The offering text mentions the god Sobek of Shedet, suggesting that the statuette is from the Fayuum area where this god was worshipped.
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Title: Statuette of the Overseer of Priests Ameny
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
Geography: Probably from Fayum; From Egypt
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: H. 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.); W. 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line: Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966
Object Number: 66.99.6
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