Relief depicting the head of a scribe
Unknown
ca. 2010–2000 B.C. or ca. 2000–1981 B.C. · Limestone, paint · Egyptian Art
This regularly shaped piece of relief-decorated limestone was most probably inserted into a larger block in order to repair an irregularity or damaged area. Preserved is the face of a scribe who has tucked his writing brush behind his ear.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 2010–2000 B.C. or ca. 2000–1981 B.C.
- Medium
- Limestone, paint
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1912
