Statue of the priest Hetepdief It is one of the earliest examples of private statuary, and more
Statue of the priest Hetepdief It is one of the earliest examples of private statuary, and more importantly, it is yet the first ancient Egyptian statue shown kneeling in the attitude of prayer while maintaining its conformity with ancient Egyptian artistic conventions. On his right shoulder can be seen the Horus names of three 2nd Dynasty Kings Hotepsekhemwy, Raneb, and Nynetjer which could indicate that he served each of these monarchs. The name of Hetepdief’s father, Mery Djehuty, can be found on the base.Old Kingdom, 3rd Dynasty, ca. 2686-2613 BC. Pink granite. From Memphis.Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.JE 34557 -- source link
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