Tomb-model

Description

Tomb-model in wood painted in red, white and black depicting a man, possibly holding a knife, sitting in front of a trussed cow : Ancient Egyptian, from the Tomb of the Steward Thay at Beni Hasan (T.275), Middle Kingdom, 11th Dynasty, c. 2055-1985 BC

Museum reference

A.1914.74

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb-model, Figure

Production information

Unknown
ANCIENT EGYPT

Date

Middle Kingdom
11th Dynasty

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Wood

Collection place(s)

Beni Hasan, Middle Egypt, ANCIENT EGYPT

Associations

Kennard Collection
Tzay, the Steward

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
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world cultures, ancient egypt rediscovered