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Basalt figurine of the soldier Khnemu: E.500.1932

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Current Location: Gallery 20

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Basalt figurine of the soldier Khnemu

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Description

Male figure, kneeling, wearing kilt and wig, inscribed. Khnemu was the son of Nemtyemhat. The face imitates that of the king.

Measurements and weight

Length: 19 cm
Width: 7 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1932) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

12th Dynasty#
13th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
Circa -1985 - Circa -1773

Materials used in production

Basalt

Techniques used in production

Carved : Polished

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.500.1932
Primary reference Number: 53204
Oldadmincategory: SU
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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