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Wooden tomb servant: E.23.1955

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Current Location: Exhibition: Exhibition: Made in Ancient Egypt, 3 October 2025 – 12 April 2026 (Mellon Gallery)

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Wooden tomb servant

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Carved wooden figure, male, seated with right arm on head, and left arm raised. The figure has been painted with red, black, white pigments. Some paint loss is visible, and there are areas where flaking has occured.

Male figure, seated (a singer)

Measurements and weight

Height: 24 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1955) by Elderton, William Palin, Sir

Dating

12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
-2119 - -1794

Project

  • Egypt

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Painted

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.23.1955
Primary reference Number: 62873

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 6 October 2025

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

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