Figure of a Female Dwarf, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); D. 2.4 cm (15/16 in.), Dwarves and pygmies were highly respected in ancient Egypt. Apparently their short stature gave raise to the belief that they possessed beneficial magic powers. They also served as well-liked jesters at the royal court
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Figure, Female Dwarf, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca, 1981–1640 B.C, Egypt, Faience, H, 6.4 cm, 2 1/2, W, 3.5, 1 3/8, D, 2.4, 15/16, Dwarves, pygmies, highly respected, ancient Egypt, Apparently, short stature gave, raise, belief, possessed beneficial, magic, powers, served, well-liked jesters, royal court
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