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Statue of Nesmin

This granite statue was discovered in the Karnak Cache (CK 89) in 1904. It represents Nesmin son of Psametik with the left leg forward. He wears a long hair wig, a false beard and a short kilt. His arms hang down by his side and in each hand, he holds a…

Model of a Woman Grinding Grain

Models of bakers, brewers and other food production activities in ancient Egypt were deposited in elite burials to cater a comfortable afterlife. This painted wooden model shows a woman grinding grain. She is kneeling on a plinth, knees closed, her toes…

Statuette of a Servant Roasting a Goose

Servant statuettes are among the most significant funerary goods included in the burials of high officials during the Old Kingdom. They typically showed servants performing daily life activities and were placed in burials to ensure the welfare of the de…