Statue of the Scribe Mitri
GEM Number
1128
Collection
Main Galleries
Period
Old Kingdom
Dynasty
5
Description
This painted wooden statue belongs to Mitri who held many important titles during Dynasty 5. The statue shows him sitting in the traditional pose of an Egyptian scribe with his legs crossed and a roll of papyrus partly unrolled on his lap. He wears a short kilt and a broad collar. His thoughtful face is framed by short hair and he has magnetic eyes made with inlaid stone. Mitri’s name and titles are written on the statue base. Some of his titles include 'Nome Administrator', 'Priest of the goddess Maat' and 'Overseer of Scribes'.
Region
Memphis
Area
Saqqara
Wood - Pigment
Height
81.5 cm
Width
50 cm
Length
100 cm