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Saqqara, Govern. Al-Jizah: Djoser Mortuary Precinct North House Old Kingdom, III Dynasty (2686-2613 BC) Ŧ Djoser (Netjerikhet) (2667-2648 BC) |
Comments: These papyrus columns are prototypical for the most popular columnar form in Ancient Egypt. The papurus stem and umbel are closely represented in a naturalsistic fashion in the limestone column and yet the overall shape is still a distinctive interpretation. |
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