An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment, 6th Dynasty, 2360-2195 B.C

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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment

6th Dynasty, 2360-2195 B.C

carved in sunk relief with a man striding to right, his image repeated twice, holding a staff and sceptre, and wearing a kilt with overfold, broad collar, and shoulder-length wig of echeloned curls, the columns of inscription including his name, “the revered Ah-wy-ef”.

30 by 47.5 by 9.5 cm.