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Model mastaba, tomb of Userkafankh and wife

Modern, Old Kingdom (original)
20th century, ca. 2465–2458 B.C. (original)
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Model mastaba, tomb of Userkafankh and wife
  • Artist: Gebruder Stegemann, Berlin, 1910
  • Period: Modern, Old Kingdom (original)
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 5
  • Date: 20th century, ca. 2465–2458 B.C. (original)
  • Geography: Original from Egypt, Memphite Region, Abusir, Mastaba of Userkaefankh
  • Medium: Papier-mâché, wood, zinc
  • Dimensions: model: 45.5 × 32.1 cm (17 15/16 × 12 5/8 in.)
    base: 65.7 × 93.4 cm (25 7/8 × 36 3/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
  • Object Number: 13.72
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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