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Corner of niche from the tomb of Akhtihotep

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Limestone paint, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
Rights: Public Domain
Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Funds from Various Donors and by exchange 1958
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Title: Corner of niche from the tomb of Akhtihotep
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Limestone paint, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4.

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