Nikare as a scribe
Description
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserre or later, ca. 2420–2389 B.C. or later. Granite, paint. H. 30.1 × W. 24.6 × D. 23.3 cm (11 7/8 × 9 11/16 × 9 3/16 in.). From: Djoser Pyramid, south precinct possibly, Saqqara, Memphite Region, Egypt. Subject: Men. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1948.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small stone seated figure (male-presenting) shown holding an object with both hands across the lap, with a stylized wig and facial features.
The image shows a three-dimensional sculpture carved in dark stone. The figure is seated in a restrained pose with the torso upright and arms folded across the lap. Both hands grip a flat, rectangular object (possibly a writing tablet or a bundle-like item), with the wrists and fingers merging into the stone form. The head has a wig-like coiffure with molded strands; the face is simplified with defined eyes and a straight nose. No clear hieroglyphs, cartouches, or dedicated inscription fields are visible on the visible surfaces in this photo. The surface appears weathered with no obvious, legible paint traces discernible at this resolution. Overall, the object aligns stylistically with Old Kingdom/Old Kingdom–style statuary of a scribe-type figure, but the specific name “Nikare” cannot be confirmed from the provided image.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116252307 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 48.67 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 543900 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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