Statue of a VizierThis granite statue of a vizier was discovered by Legrain during his 1904 excavati

Statue of a VizierThis granite statue of a vizier was discovered by Legrain during his 1904 excavations at the temple of Amun-Re at Thebes within a large pit known as the Karnak cachette. By the Middle Kingdom, officials had been granted permission to place their statues within temple precincts.This vizier, whose name remains a mystery, took advantage of this privilege in order to receive protection and help from the gods. He is seated on a backless chair with both hands on his knees. In his right hand, he holds a folded cloth, a sign of nobility. His round face bears a false beard, and he wears a long kilt tied at his chest, typical of his high-ranking position. Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, ca. 1991-1803 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.JE 36931; CG 42034Photo: Sandro Vannini -- source link

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