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: H550

: Egyptology

: tomb model

: 2 standing figures of women in a white garment, knee length with one shoulder. Their arms are attached by pegs, one holds a black and white bird, the other holds the angular basket on their heads. One woman's left arm is broken. Their skin is painted pale yellow, the hair is black, and the eyes are painted in black and white. Originally mounted on a modern painted base (removed for new display 2007).

On Display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Egypt Gallery

: Egypt, North Africa, Africa

: 2250-1850 BC

: Old Kingdom (late) - First Intermediate Period - Middle Kingdom