Manual of Egyptian archæology and guide to the study of antiquities in Egypt. For the use of students and travellers (1914)
Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916, Johns, Agnes Sophia Griffith, 1859- · New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons; London, H. Grevel and Co. · leaf 275
is anotherfigure of the same period from anadjacent tomb (fig. 209). It is nowa mere trunk without arms or legs,yet enough remains to show thatit represented a good type of themiddle-aged Egyptian matron. The kneeling scribe of Cairo (fig. 210) must ha\ebelonged to one of the lower ranks of a… … Fig. 207. — Sheikhel Beled, OldKingdom. STATUAKV OF THE OLD EMPIRE. 249 Upper Eg\pt. lie has just brought a roll of papyrusor a tablet covered with writing to be examined byhis chief. Kneeling as custom ordained, his handscrossed, his shoulders stooping, his head slightlytilted, he waits in…
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