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Laden Donkeys and Ploughing, Tomb of Djar

Middle Kingdom
ca. 2060–2010 B.C.
Not on view
This facsimile painting copies a scene depicting men plowing and donkeys loaded with sacks of grain. From the tomb of Djari (TT 366) in western Thebes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Laden Donkeys and Ploughing, Tomb of Djar
  • Artist: Nina de Garis Davies (1881–1965)
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 11
  • Reign: reign of Montuhotep II
  • Date: ca. 2060–2010 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Djar (TT 366, MMA 820), MMA graphics expedition 1931
  • Medium: Paper, tempera paint, ink
  • Dimensions: facsimile: h. 81 cm (31 7/8 in); w. 118.5 cm (46 5/8 in)
    scale 1:1
    framed: h. 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in); w. 121.9 cm (48 in)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1931
  • Object Number: 31.6.2
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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