Egyptian Middle Kingdom Wood Tomb Figure

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A wooden tomb figure in an upright position with rounded shoulders, intended as a priest or servant to accompany the deceased to the afterlife. He would have been painted to indicate his role as an attendant - but the round, smooth head hints at a priestly role. Faint almond shaped eye impressions on the face, and a lovely aged and weathered surface to this wood add character to this nearly 4000 years old piece! Egyptian wooden sculptures are exceedingly rare due to the typical rapid decomposition of organic materials when placed inside tombs. Size: 4.25" L x 1.5" W (10.8 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition Report: Stable fissures on legs, body, and head as shown Losses to legs and abrasions to head and arms. Faint eye impressions and weathered patina.