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Dynasty 6 Kneeling captive 1
 
6th Dynasty, kneeling captive. Limestone from Saqqara pyramid complex of Pepy II. Statue of captive may represent a Dessert Dweller or a person from the north. Break at neck and waist may indicate a ritual breaking of the statue.

Dynasty 6 Kneeling captive 2 Metropolitan NY Nov-2005 0488 1 Metropolitan NY Nov-2005 0488 2

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