Statue of vizier HorThis vizier is shown seated with one leg bent up against his chest and the other
Statue of vizier HorThis vizier is shown seated with one leg bent up against his chest and the other resting on the ground; it is the traditional way to sit, and is used by Egyptian peasants to this day.He has a shaven head, delicate features, round cheeks and a small mouth. His kilt is held up by a large belt that is inscribed with details of his life including his titles and those of his father, who was a priest of Libyan origin during the 22nd Dynasty.The text on the base is an offering formula to Amun-Re, who has allowed Hor to erect a statue of himself in the god’s templeFrom Karnak Cachette. Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945-720 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 37512 -- source link
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