Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · statue

Kneeling captive Old KingdomSaqqara

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Description

Statue, kneeling captive. Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Pepi II, ca. 2246–2152 B.C. Limestone, paint. H. 86.7 × W. 31.5 × D. 40.5 cm (34 1/8 × 12 3/8 × 15 15/16 in.). From: Pyramid complex of Pepi II probably, Saqqara, Memphite Region, Egypt. Subject: Men. Credit: Purchase, Louis V. Bell Fund, 1964.

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Found at Saqqara
Materials LimestonePaint

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116413365 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 64.260 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 543906 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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