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13.06.08
Year: Medio Regno, XII Dinastia, 1991-1783 a.C.
Dimension: height 24 cm, length 16 cm
Note: Head restored.
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Egyptian Art - Basalt Figure of a seated scribe
 "Statua di Scriba in basalto")
 "Statua di Scriba in basalto")
 "Statua di Scriba in basalto")
 "Statua di Scriba in basalto")
Middle Kingdom, XII Dynasty, 1991-1783 B.C. A basalt statue of a scribe seated cross-legged, wearing a short flared wig, with a wrap around skirt pulled across his thighs on which his hands rest, inscribed with three lines of damaged hieroglyphs with an invocation offering prayer to Ptah-Soker, on a integral plinth preserving a fragmentary inscription along the front. The image of a seated man with crossed legs, holding an open papyrus roll on his lap, was the traditional pose for scribes throughout Egyptian history.
Scribes were highly valued members of Egyptian society. They studied for many years to learn to read and write. Scribes had great opportunities as accountants, priests, doctors, and government officials of all sorts.
Cod. 194/2002
Scribes were highly valued members of Egyptian society. They studied for many years to learn to read and write. Scribes had great opportunities as accountants, priests, doctors, and government officials of all sorts.
Cod. 194/2002
Year: Medio Regno, XII Dinastia, 1991-1783 a.C.
Dimension: height 24 cm, length 16 cm
Note: Head restored.
PRICE ON REQUEST
Further information
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