Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit
The sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, who was the wife of King Mentuhotep Two, was one of the most significant in terms of sculpture in bas-relief in the court of Thebes.
The outer faces of this limestone sarcophagus are decorated with scenes of everyday life, such as the makeup of the queen. Other scenes depict offerings and beyond.
Instead of the head of Queen Kawit, there is a palace facade with central doors decorated with the Eye of Horus to allow the dead to communicate with the living world.
The elongated bodies and coarse facial features reflect the Theban ideal of feminine beauty.
Dimensions: height 119 cm Length 262 cm Width 119 cm
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