Description:
Bearded mummiform figure of forest green faience. Hands shown, holding hoes. Tall lower body, with tapering sides. Seed bag over left shoulder, back pillar, base. Incised text on front, in column from chest down, and on back pillar. Bottom of wig indicated on back. Crude workmanship.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; tombs; deaths; afterlife; religion; rituals; ceremonies; sculpture; agriculture

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