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Nikare with his Wife and Daughter

Old Kingdom
ca. 2420–2389 B.C. or later
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 103
This statue represents the granary official Nikare with his family. His wife, Khuennub, kneels at his left and a daughter, Khuennebti stands at his right. Another statue of Nikare in the collection represents him as a scribe (48.67)

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Nikare with his Wife and Daughter
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 5
  • Reign: reign of Niuserre or later
  • Date: ca. 2420–2389 B.C. or later
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Saqqara
  • Medium: Limestone, paint
  • Dimensions: H. 57 cm (22 7/16 in.); W. 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); D. 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.19
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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