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| Keywords: Egyptian - Figure of a Woman - Walters 22150.jpg This fragment is from a group that depicted the woman with another person probably her husband It was likely intended to be placed in their tomb The hand of the second person is visible on the woman's upper arm Part of the inscription on the back pillar is preserved and identifies the woman as a housewife although her name is lost The type of wig and the style of the face date the piece to the reign of King Amenhotep III 1390-1352 BC It is also possible that the figure was produced in the late 19th or early 20th century as a forgery ca 1360 BC New Kingdom limestone paint cm 25 19 13 5 accession number 22 150 27066 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1913 Translation Everything which comes forth upon the table of the offerings to the spirit of the lady place of origin Egypt Walters Art Museum license Ancient Egyptian statues in the Walters Art Museum Statues of the Egyptian New Kingdom | ||||
