Statue of Ranefer

Statue of Ranefer

A statue of a young Ranefer handsome, athletic and muscular, wearing a loincloth tied at the waist and a simple short wig. And 'represented in the traditional pose, advancing with the left leg forward, hands at his side holding two cylinders, with a straight face and a look that looks into the distance beyond earthly life.

This magnificent statue was found with another statue for him, almost identical, two niches in the chapel at his tomb at Saqqara. And it shows in the color of youth and the other in old age.

Ranefer was the high priest of Ptah at Memphis, and Soker, was also responsible for supervising the artists and artisans of the royal workshops.


Dimensions: height 178 cm


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Statue of a Seated male Figure

Statue of a Seated male Figure

This is very good, although the statue of a man sitting anonymously. Note that a hand is raised in a fist, while the other set open. The head is a bit 'too big for the body.

Material: painted limestone
Dimensions: Height: 61 cm
Location: Saqqara
Excavation: Antiquities Service Excavations of 1893
Period: The beginning of the fifth dynasty (Middle of 25 century BC)

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The Seated Scribe

The Seated Scribe

The position of scribe was one of the most coveted roles in Egypt.
Many owners of large grave, since the time of Cheops to the late period, were portrayed as scribes, reading or writing.

This scribe wears a short wig, short flared white loincloth held in place by a belt. A papyrus on his lap. Taking the rest of the roll in his left hand, which is to write with a quill pen in his right hand.


Dimensions: Height 51 cm Width 41 cm

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