Facsimile painting of a jar from the Tomb of Meketre

Middle Kingdom

Charles K. Wilkinson

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Not on view

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Title: Facsimile painting of a jar from the Tomb of Meketre
Artist: Charles K. Wilkinson
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Amenemhat I, early
Date: ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, MMA 1101)
Medium: Tempera on Paper
Dimensions: h. 47.2 cm (18 9/16 in); w. 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in)
scale 1:1 probably
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1931
Object Number: INST.1979.2.15
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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