Model Type | |
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file of offering bearers (male) | |
Description | |
Breasted: 16. Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, 03.1650 (Pl. 51). Four men walk in single file. Each carries on his back a full sack, which he holds on with both hands. Although three have skirts and one has a belt painted on, there are fragments of linen skirts also remaining. From El Bersheh, Purchased. Base. 39 cm. x 13 cm. x 2.2 cm.; height of leading figure: 22.5 cm. (without base). Unpublished. | |
Site | |
el-Bersheh | |
Museum | |
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | |
Accession number | |
03.1650 | |
Breasted Classification | |
IV-1-2 SERVANTS CARRYING SUPPLIES FOR DECEASED, AND FUNERAL SCENES - Servants Carrying Supplies for Deceased. - Men servants singly, or in rows of two or more, bring supplies for deceased. | |
Material | |
wood | |
Dimensions | |
Base 39 cm x 13 cm x 2.2 cm Height of leading figure 22.5 cm | |
References (Bibliography) | |
BreastedJnr-1948 , IV-1-2 16, Pl. 51 | |
Tooley-1989 , p. 206 | |
Museum Online Record Card | |
https://www.mfa.org/collections/object/men-carrying-sacks-130569
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Links to Images and Other Refs | |
../IMG/Breasted-SS-Pl-51.jpg |
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