Ox
Ox
Ox
Ox

On view

Ancient Mediterranean Art

Ox,

ca. 1991–1786 BCE

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom 12th Dynasty, ca. 1981–1802 BCE, ca. 2030–1640 BCE
2002-16

Information

Title
Ox
Dates

ca. 1991–1786 BCE

Medium
Painted wood
Dimensions
19.5 x 8.9 x 22.7 cm (7 11/16 x 3 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gillett G. Griffin
Object Number
2002-16
Place Made

Africa, Egypt

Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Middle Kingdom, Twelfth Dynasty
Type
funerary objects, sculpture
Materials
paint, wood
Subject
oxen

Formerly in the collection of Gilette Griffin; subsequently given to the Museum

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