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Portrait of Ti, royal architect, from his tomb, Saqqara, 5th Dynasty

Joseph Lindon Smith (American, 1863–1950)

Medium/Technique Canvas
Dimensions Legacy dimension: H. 0.949 (37 3/8 in.) W. 0.647 (25 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. William Amory
Accession Number27.554
OUT ON LOAN
On display at Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA, since June 8, 1939
ClassificationsPaintings

DescriptionPortrait of Ti, Royal Architect of the kings Nefer-er-ke-re and Nuser-re, Dynasty 5. [Original] from the south wall of the mastaba of Ti at Sakkara. The best example of the art of the Old Empire.
ProvenanceLent by Mrs. William Amory November 4, 1908. Returned December 27, 1909.