A Fine Egyptian Wooden Standing Dignitary Figure, Middle Kingdom, 11th - 12th Dynasty, ca. 2030 - 1802 BCE Medium - Copper belonged to Queen Mereret of

belonged to Queen Mereret of the XII Dynasty

Displayed on a custom lucite base

An ancient Roman rock crystal drop pendant

with a less defined but larger rounded outer side for the outer ankle bone (the malleolus lateralis)

A Fine Egyptian Wooden Standing Dignitary Figure, Middle Kingdom, 11th - 12th Dynasty, ca. 2030 - 1802 BCE Medium - Copper belonged to Queen Mereret ofA graceful and remarkably well preserved wooden figure of an Egyptian dignitary, carved with quiet dignity and balance. The man stands upright with one arm at his side and the other, now lost, once raised in an attitude of respect or offering. His features are finely rendered: high cheekbones, almond eyes, and a calm, assured expression that reflects the self possession of a nobleman. The slender body and subtle contouring of the chest and abdomen