By Jacqueline Engel
This statue of Rahotep was found in his tomb with several others.
It is in the position of the scribe, a sign of erudition, as he was also the “Inspector of the royal secretaries.”
There are traces of paint left on the statue.
Saqqara North of Step pyramid, tomb 24 Rahotep.
Old Kingdom
5 Dynasty (2494-2345 BC)
Red granite
Hurgada Museum
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