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Tjenty as a scribe
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 7946 G
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Height: 39.5 cm (15 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.776
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionSeated scribe, cross-legged with hands on lap--right hand closed palm down, left hand open palm down. Traces of plaster coating and some color; black ink on hair, eyebrows, nipple and eye; blue and green ink around neck and wrists. Inscribed on lap and on front of base.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7946 G. 1931: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1931: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1931)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1931)