The sculpture of the Seated Scribe or Squatting Scribe is a famous work of ancient Egyptian art. It represents a figure of a seated scribe at work.

Seated cross-legged, with rolls of belly fat, this painted statue differs from the ideal statues of pharaohs.

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Posted: Feb 7, 2018

The cross-legged figure known as the 'Seated Scribe' and depicted in the process of writing is a masterpiece of Egyptian art.

Jun 10, 2021 · This painted limestone sculpture represents a man in a seated position, presumably a scribe. The figure is dressed in a white kilt stretched to ...

Significance: This statue depicts one of the most important workers in a noble or royal court: a scribe. This statue is identifiable as a scribe because of his ...

The small Seated Scribe was once part of a votive offering to Thoth, the patron god of writing. It is a particularly graceful example of the artistic ...

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Posted: Jan 25, 2018

This seated scribe statue is considered to be the icon of all scribe statues and one of the most important symbols of sculpture at the Egyptian Museum.

The Seated Scribe is an ancient Egyptian sculpture depicting a scribe sitting cross-legged with a papyrus scroll on his lap. It is known for its realistic ...