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Statue of General Antef
JE 89858-91169 Cairo Antiquities Museum
Material: Painted
Sandstone
Size: Height: 58 cm
Location: Assasif, Tomb of General Antef
Excavation: Excavations of the German Archaeological
Institute of 1963-1964
Period: 11th Dynasty, Reign of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre
(2061-2010 BC)
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This is actually a fragmentary statue composed of two
fragments, with other missing. The general was
superintendent of the Royal Troops and was apparently
very close to the king. He is portrayed seated with his
hand on his knees.
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Photographer: Unknown
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