Egyptian painted wooden overseer figure
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A fine Egyptian painted wooden overseer figure, middle Kingdom, circa 2061-1782 B.C. The figure most likely from a model boat, depicted standing wearing a long tunic, the face with still vibrant pigment of the makeup lines around the eyes, the eyebrows and details of the wig. 22.5 cm high
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