Nimaasted was a judge, scribe, and priest in the 5th Dynasty Old Kingdom in ancient Egypt. In a way, Nimaasted was the handsome bureaucrat that kept things going. You can see the sculpture of Nimaasted in the Treasures of the Pharaohs at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco.
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| Nimaasted, 5th Dynasty Old Kingdom, Egypt |
"Treasures of the Pharaohs", now exhibiting at the deYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, brings together 130 works from ancient Egypt including the U.S. debut of newly unearthed objects from the Golden City near Luxor. The works span from stone statues to common everyday tools used by ancient Egyptians. The artistry and craftsmanship of ancient peoples always fascinates me.
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| Mayor Senetfer and Family, 18th Dynasty Egypt |
