The lower part of a theophorous statue. Tefnakht, dressed in a short kilt, is represented kneeling, holding an image of seating Neith flanked by two falcons in front of him. On the base under the feet of Neith there are two horizontal lines of hieroglyphs (inscription A); inscriptions B and C are on her seat, under the figures of the falcons. On the front and proper left sides of the base of the statue are placed two lines (inscription D); symmetrical inscription on the right side is entirely lost. The back pillar is covered by two vertical columns of inscription E.
Present location |
STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM [10/002] PETERSBURG |
Inventory number |
742 |
Dating |
26TH DYNASTY |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
STATUE |
Material |
BASALT |
Technique |
HEWN; POLISHED |
Height |
29 cm |