Object Number: H4599

Collection: World Archaeology - Egyptology

Object Name: tomb model

Description: Wooden carving of an ancient Egyptian priest. Striding figure with kegs missing below the knees. The arms are attached by wooden pegs, the right arm is missing and the left hand has a drilled hole in the palm. He wears a long white kilt with a triangular pleat at the front. His skin is pale red and there are three folds of fat modelled on his belly as well as pectoral muscles. The face is finely carved and painted. At the top of his head there are remains of a yellow cap or wig with black spots.

On Display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Egypt Gallery