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Patel 1Vipul PatelDr. WorleyArt History 130316 September 2008
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During the years of the Old Kingdom (2575-2150 BCE), Egyptian sculptors producedfigures not only of kings but also of less well-known people (Stokstad 61). In addition, the periodstyle of Egyptian sculptures during this time consisted of forms that were compact, solid, and blocklike, expressing a feeling of strength and permanence (Stokstad 59). A good example of asculpture that meets both of these criteria is the
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, dating back to approximately2450-2325 BCE during the early Fifth Dynasty (Stokstad 61). On 19 November 1850, Frencharchaeologist Auguste Mariette (The Seated Scribe) found this figure near the tomb of Kai, agovernment official, in Saqqara
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