| Model Type | |
|---|---|
| concubine figure | |
| Description | |
|
Breasted: 12. Washington, D.C., Dumbarton Oaks Collection (Pl. 89b, 89c). Possibly Middle Kingdom. Nude figure wearing broad necklace, wristlets, and a belt probably of shells. On these decorative elements much colour remains, and also on the eyes. Two of the original three braids of hair remain; both are attached by dowel pins, as are the arms. 17 Provenance unknown. Purchased. Wood. Height: 22.5 cm. Unpublished. Dumbarton Oaks Web site: Dancer or Concubine Ancient Egyptian, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty ca. 1938-1759 BCE 22.86 cm (9 in.) wood with silver HC.S.1937.011.(W) | |
| Site | |
| Unknown | |
| Museum | |
| Dumbarton Oaks Collection, Washington | |
| Accession number | |
| HC.S.1937.011.(W) | |
| Breasted Classification | |
| VII-1-4 CONCUBINES AND OTHER GROUPS OF RETAINERS - Concubines. - Nude female figures with legs together and arms at sides. | |
| Notes | |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, long-term loan, 10/26/2009-ongoing. | |
| Material | |
| wood | |
| Dimensions | |
| Height 22.5 cm | |
| References (Bibliography) | |
| BreastedJnr-1948 , VII-1-4 12, Pl. 89b, 89c | |
| Museum Online Record Card | |
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https://museum.doaks.org/Obj945?sid=289&x=37208
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| Links to Images and Other Refs | |
 ../IMG/Breasted-SS-Pl-89-c.jpg | |
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