Statue of the Lector Priest KaaperThe Lector Priest Kaaper, known as Sheikh el-Belad, from his Masta
Statue of the Lector Priest KaaperThe Lector Priest Kaaper, known as Sheikh el-Belad, from his Mastaba C8 in North Saqqara. This statue is made from sycamore wood, eyes made from rock crystal rimmed with copper.At the time of its discovery by Auguste Mariette, an unpopular mayor in the village had died, and when the local workmen looked into the eyes of this statue they believed that he had returned. Thus, Mariette dubbed it the Sheikh el-Balad, The Headman of the Village. Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty, ca. 2494-2345 BC. Egyptian Museum, Cairo. -- source link
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