The Dwarf Seneb And His Family
Dwarfs in ancient Egypt commanded respect (article). They appear in Egyptian art, from pre-dynastic period and the protection of the god Bes was a dwarf. Often assumed the role of leaders, but the example shows that they can enjoy Seneb guidance counselors as well.
Seneb, a senior official, was head of textile jobs, the real under King Pepi II of Dynasty 6. It was also a priest in the funerary cults of the Fourth Dynasty King Khufu and Jedefre, for which Seneb called his children (kings cartridges are visible in the photo, part of children's names). Seneb was buried in a place of honor, a mastaba near the pyramid of Cheops in Giza.
His poignant family portrait shows Seneb with his wife, Princess Sentyotes, and their young son and daughter. The small (13 "tall) statue is unique in composition and psychology, was originally placed in the grave." Serdab "- a niche in the wall completely closed with two small openings, which allowed the statue to see the rituals that take place in his name for the statue of composition is a cube, which is the form of the niche in which it was placed ..
Seneb happiness in his family, should continue
Seneb, a senior official, was head of textile jobs, the real under King Pepi II of Dynasty 6. It was also a priest in the funerary cults of the Fourth Dynasty King Khufu and Jedefre, for which Seneb called his children (kings cartridges are visible in the photo, part of children's names). Seneb was buried in a place of honor, a mastaba near the pyramid of Cheops in Giza.
His poignant family portrait shows Seneb with his wife, Princess Sentyotes, and their young son and daughter. The small (13 "tall) statue is unique in composition and psychology, was originally placed in the grave." Serdab "- a niche in the wall completely closed with two small openings, which allowed the statue to see the rituals that take place in his name for the statue of composition is a cube, which is the form of the niche in which it was placed ..
Seneb happiness in his family, should continue
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