Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasStone-Sculptureca. 2420–2389 B.C. or laterNikare, his wife, and their daughter is a stone-sculpture of Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, Reign of Niuserre or later origin created in ca. 2420–2389 B.C. or later using limestone, paint measuring H. x W. x D.: 22 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (57 x 22.5 x 32.5… — now part of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Limestone, paint |
| Dimensions | H. x W. x D.: 22 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (57 x 22.5 x 32.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Credit Line | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1952 (52.19) |
| Date | ca. 2420–2389 B.C. or later |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, Reign of Niuserre or later culture.
Geography
Origin: Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara probably. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Nikare, his wife, and their daughter?
Nikare, his wife, and their daughter is housed in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Nikare, his wife, and their daughter created?
Nikare, his wife, and their daughter dates to ca. 2420–2389 B.C. or later.
What material is Nikare, his wife, and their daughter made from?
Nikare, his wife, and their daughter is crafted from limestone, paint.
Where does Nikare, his wife, and their daughter originate?
Nikare, his wife, and their daughter originates from Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara probably (Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, Reign of Niuserre or later culture).
Is Nikare, his wife, and their daughter in the public domain?
Nikare, his wife, and their daughter is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.