Cube Statue of HetepIn this example of a block statue made of granite, Hetep is wearing a smooth, fl
Cube Statue of HetepIn this example of a block statue made of granite, Hetep is wearing a smooth, flaring wig with a slight central parting that leaves his protruding ears exposed. In contrast with the modeling of the body the face, with its soft, delicate lines, is carefully finished. The eyes, with the typical eye-paint, are large, the nose is regularly shaped and the mouth small with full lips. The chin is thrust slightly forwards and is adorned with a short beard striated with horizontal incised lines. The arms rest flat on the upper surface of the cube while the large legs with thick ankles and broad feet are well defined below. Deep incisions delineate bone structure and musculature. An offering verse and the name and titles of the figure are incised on either side of and between the legs.Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1991-1962 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 48858 -- source link
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