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Servant Figurine from a Bakery Model

unknownEnde Altes Reich (6. Dynastie) - Mittleres Reich

Museum Folkwang

Museum Folkwang
Essen, Germany

In ancient Egypt exemplary depictions of the household were buried along with the body as grave goods. In terms of persons of rank these grave goods were meant to allow for supplies and accommodation in the afterlife.

Details

  • Title: Servant Figurine from a Bakery Model
  • Creator: unknown
  • Creator Lifespan: -2318/-1759
  • Date: Ende Altes Reich (6. Dynastie) - Mittleres Reich
  • Location: Egypt
  • Provenance: Acquired before 1919 for the Museum Folkwang, Hagen, since 1922 Essen
  • Type: Small sculpture
  • Rights: © Museum Folkwang
  • Medium: Wood with stucco, painted
  • Tiefe: 11.60 cm
  • Höhe: 22.80 cm
  • Collection: Archaeology, Global Art, Applied Arts
  • Breite: 11.00 cm

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