False door from the tomb of Metjetji

Unknown

ca. 2353–2323 B.C. · Limestone, paint traces · Egyptian Art

Metjetji had himself depicted no fewer than eight times on his false door. In the offering scene just above the door recess, he sits in front of an offering table with a large stock of unguent jars arranged for his use in sunken panels on either side.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2353–2323 B.C.

Medium

Limestone, paint traces

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1964