Statue of Prince RahotepRahotep might have been a son of King Sneferu and thus, a brother of King Kh
Statue of Prince RahotepRahotep might have been a son of King Sneferu and thus, a brother of King Khufu. He held the titles of High Priest of Ra at Heliopolis, General of the Army, and Chief of Constructions. He is seen here wearing a short kilt, short hair, a fine mustache, and a heart-shaped amulet around his neck.This was an artistic convention followed throughout ancient Egyptian history. The colors are well preserved and the faces have realistic expressions. The torchlight reflecting on the inlaid eyes of this statue caused the workmen who first gazed at them to be afraid.Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty, ca. 2589-2566 BC. From the Mastaba of Rahotep at Meidum. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. CG 3, 4 -- source link
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