Statue of man hoeing from tomb of Tjeteti

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ca. 2200–2152 B.C. · Wood · Egyptian Art

Wooden models first appeared alongside stone serving statues in the latter part of the fifth dynasty. Gradually the provisioning activities shown among these models were expanded upon. This figure from the tomb of Tjeteti shows a hoeing man, his legs inserted in a small base without feet indicated. Over time these wooden models develop into elaborate vignettes of unnamed wooden figures arranged together on platforms and engaged in farm activities .

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2200–2152 B.C.

Medium

Wood

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1926