Seated Man

2465-2323 B.C.; Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5; Polychrome limestone; height 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); Founders Society Purchase, Sarah Bacon Hill Fund; 50.74

The Seated Man is a representation of someone who lived in the Pyramid Age, during the Old Kingdom. Unfortunately we do not know his name or titles because the statue has no inscription.



 


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