Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · other
Female Offering Bearer
Description
[Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12] The offering bearer wears a basic wraparound <em>kalasiris</em> dress and a strap that connects to the dress over her left shoulder. It is not known whether straps on ancient Egyptian dresses were designed as a part of the garment or were separate attachments for fashionable or utilitarian purposes. Ancient Egyptian illustrations typically identify women who wore this garment with a strap as servants, whereas artisans depicted men of all socioeconomic levels wearing the <br>version for men.
Cross-references (2)
- Wikidata Q79473865 tier-1
- CMA-id 94034 tier-2
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