The 'block statue' shows the official in a position of piety, that of the temple guard seated on the ground with knees raised to the chin. The hieroglyphic text on the front includes the prayer for offerings, and names the man as a high official, Rey.
Present location |
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN |
Inventory number |
1899:114 |
Dating |
NEW KINGDOM |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
STATUE |
Material |
BASALT |
Technique |
SCULPTURED; INCISED |
Height |
43 cm |
Width |
20 cm |