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This sculpture is called "Striding Man." It may have been placed in a tomb to provide a dwelling place for the deceased's spirit. It is inscribed with a prayer to Osiris, god of the underworld.
You are wrong, lowly pyramid builder!
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
13th Dynasty, ca. 1700 B.C.

"Striding Man"
Stone, h: 8.5" w: 2.25" d: 5"
Gift of Friends of the Gallery, 79.39
Collection of the Memorial Art Gallery

 
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