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The original Statuette of Nedjemu was found and made in the city of Giza in the Old Kingdom, Dynasty V (c. 2500-2350 B.C.E.)
Nedjemu ("sweet one") illustrates several aspects of Egyptian funerary sculpture which remained typical for almost 3000 years. His body indicates the use of the canon of proportion within an eighteen-square grid. His rigid posture and the quiet expression on his face reflect the Egyptian desire to represent the deceased in a manner appropriate for eternity.
Nedjemu wears a wrap-around kilt which would have been made of unbleached linen, a product of flax. He holds two small pegs in his hands, probably abbreviated scepters as symbols of public office. The left foot strides forward, the traditional pose for male statues. This stance suggests movement and strength.
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