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Manual Of Egyptian Archaeology And Guide To The Study Of Antiquities In Egypt

CHAPTER IV
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Stalwart and square-cut, he has somewhat of the rustic in his physiognomy.

Nefert, on the contrary (fig.

190), was a princess of the blood royal; and her whole person is, as it were, informed with a certain air of resolution and command, which the sculptor has expressed very happily.

She wears a close-fitting garment, opening to a point in front.

The shoulders, bosom, and bodily contours are modelled under the drapery with a grace and reserve which it is impossible to praise too highly.


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