Ancient Egyptian False Door stele of Chamberlain Hornakht, son of Mera, slimestone, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty (1939-1759 BC),  Egyptian Museum, Turin. Old fund cat 1612. <br />
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A false door is an artistic representation of a door which does not function like a real door. They can be carved in a wall or painted on it. They are a common architectural element in the tombs of ancient Egypt,