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Head from a Large Statue of a Priest or Dignitary
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Quartzite, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13 late
Rights: Public Domain
Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund 1902
Title: Head from a Large Statue of a Priest or Dignitary
Description:
Quartzite, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13 late.
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