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Old Kingdom
The low raised relief preserves parts of the torsos, arms, kilts, and aprons of a file of soldiers facing left, who hold staves and bow cases. The figures are finely carved and include details such as the fingernails of the center figure.
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Title: Raised Relief Fragment with Part of a File of Soldiers
Period: Old Kingdom
Date: ca. 2649–2100 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid temple of Amenemhat I, MMA 1908–1909
Medium: Limestone, paint
Dimensions: H. 27.4 × W. 40.7 × D. 6.4 cm, 12 kg (10 13/16 × 16 × 2 1/2 in., 26.5 lb.)
Credit Line: Lent by Columbia University, New York
Object Number: 2025.334.7
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