Egyptian Artca. 2030 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Writing board of an apprentice scribe |
| Medium | Wood, whitewash, ink |
| Dimensions | H. 22 cm (8 11/16 in); w. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2030 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1928 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 11 or earlier |
| Period | First Intermediate Period |
| Date Range | 2030 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545112