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Niched block with five figures

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Rectangular block with deep niches in which there are five schematically modelled figures worked in the stone. The figures, four men and a woman, are standing equidistant from each another with legs together and pendant arms, the hands are fisted. The men have broad and the woman narrow shoulders. All the figures have carved chests. The eyes, noses, mouths and ears as well as other details have only been sketchily carved. The unfinished inscription on the top surface contains the offering formula.

Present location

KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM [09/001] VIENNA

Inventory number

5779

Dating

MIDDLE KINGDOM (not before); LATE PERIOD (not after)

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

STATUE

Material

DIORITE

Technique

STONE-TECHNIQUE

Height

42 cm

Width

67.5 cm

Depth

32.5 cm

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