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Painted limestone statue of a nude male dwarf carrying a sack or waterskin over his left shoulder, broken at the ankles and later mended. His left elbow, the tip of his nose, and a chip over his left eye are missing.

Details

  • ID
    OIC_E_10627
  • Department
    Oriental Institute, Chicago
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Said to be from tomb of Nikauinpu, location unknown, presumed to be at Giza
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    214 x 93 x 83 mm
  • Credit Line
    Oriental Institute, Chicago
  • Accession Number
    242
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5 or Dynasty 6
  • Object owned by
    The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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