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Written by: Nil GüneşResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 17501
Anonymous, Dynasties 25–26Priests Performing Funeral Rites
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Attendant pouring a libation for the deceased. In the style of the Old Kingdom, its prototype is in the Temple of Deir el Bahari where the figures are reversed.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dynasties 25–26 |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 667–647 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasties 25–26 |
| Medium | limestone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 36.1 x 37.5 cm (14 3/16 x 14 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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