Statuette of a Female Acrobat / Dyn. XII - early dyn XIII - TopicsExpress



          

Statuette of a Female Acrobat / Dyn. XII - early dyn XIII (MK) By placing a sculpture of an acrobat in his tomb, Sa-Inher declared that he had sufficient wealth to enjoy such diversions throughout eternity. This acrobat is portrayed performing a backbend. The figure’s head was missing when the tomb was excavated; most likely it was broken by grave robbers. The red lines on the woman’s body represent a network of beads or body paint. Limestone / (9.6 x 13.8 cm) Base: (17.3 x 5.9 cm) From Tomb D303, Abydos Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, (13.1024) Credit Line: Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 21:23:47 +0000

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