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someone who could read and write; a highly respected title in ancient Egyptian times

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Seated Statue of Rahotep
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The statue portrays Rahotep seated on a low-backed chair with his hands outstretched on his knees. He wears a short kilt and a collar around his neck.

The text that is carved in sunk-relief on the left side of the chair gives his name and his title "King's Scribe."

The statue is an example of rough workmanship but it is well preserved.

Dimensions:  Height 39 cm

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Culture:

Pharaonic

Technique:

Sculpted
  Relief

Style:

Old Kingdom

Materials:

Granite
Type Type

Type:

Statue
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Location: 

Egyptian Museum

Created: 

Saqqara Necropolis
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Created: 

5th Dynasty

Acquired: 

Modern Times
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