Statue of Sheikh el-BaladThis fine example of wooden statuary shows Sheikh el-Balad as a young man w
Statue of Sheikh el-BaladThis fine example of wooden statuary shows Sheikh el-Balad as a young man with a tall slim body, simply and elegantly sculptured. It was originally plastered and painted. Although the inlaid eyes, the serious mouth and rather haughty bearing, the portrait looks like a very lively character. This statue was found at Saqqara. It was suggested that this statue also came from the tomb of Kaaperand depicted him in his youth.Made out of sycamore wood. Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty, ca. 2494-2345 BC.Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 10177 -- source link
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