Egyptian Artca. 1919–1885 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Guardian Figure and Shrine with an imiut in a Jar |
| Medium | Wood, plaster, paint, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), ointment |
| Dimensions | 14.3.17: H. 57.6 cm (22 11/16 in.); W. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); D. 26 cm (10 1/4 in.); 14.3.18: H. 59.3 cm (23 3/8 in.); W. 32 cm (12 5/8 in.); D. 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); 14.3.19-.20: Vase: H. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); Diam 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Rod with vase: H. 59.3 cm (22 3/8 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1919–1885 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 12 |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1919 BC – 1885 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Memphite Region |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 12 era
UP
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Upper part of a male statue
RF
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Relief fragment from mastaba of Rehuerdjersen
BH
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Bow harp
SF
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Stela fragment
SO
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Statuette of a squatting man
RO
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Relief, owl
TP
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Two papyrus fragments
PF
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Papyrus fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 698624