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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 correct, wise master of the Nile!

This is the complete "Royal Portrait". The lower portion of this statue is inscribed with the name of King Ny-user-ra. When the two sections were matched, the identity of the "Royal Portrait" was discovered!

Egypt, Memphis, Karnak, Old Kingdom
5th Dynasty, Reign of Ny-user-ra (2370-2360 B.C.)

"Portrait of King Ny-user-ra"
Red granite and plaster, 32 1/8 x 9 3/8 x 15 3/8"
R.T. Miller Fund, 42.54
Collection of the Memorial Art Gallery

 
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