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Group statue of Pepi and Ra-shepses

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The large, dominant figure in the centre of this group statue is that of Pepi. She is embracing her slightly smaller husband in a gesture which is quite common in group statues. Her son is standing on her other side, represented nude and wearing the sidelock which is typical for children. He has his arm around her back. The high artistic quality of the group is apparent from the well-preserved face of the man.

Present location

PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM

Inventory number

0017

Dating

5TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

GIZA NECROPOLIS

Category

STATUE

Material

LIMESTONE

Technique

SCULPTURED

Height

44 cm

Width

27 cm

Depth

16 cm

Translation

"[1] Her son Ra-shepses"
"[2] The royal acquaintance Pepi"
"[3] Royal wab-priest Ra-shepses"
"[4] Ra-shepses"

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