Limestone seated statue of Khamerernebty
Damaged limestone statue of a Khamerernebty [II], or perhaps her mother Khamerernebty [I], sitting on a seat with a low back; she wears a long garment and a heavy wig; hands lying on knees. Inscribed on both sides.
Details
- ID
- GEM_1092
- Alternate IDs
- GEM_1092; 1092; EMC_JE_48856; JE_48856; EMC_SR_2/14825; SR_2/14825
- Department
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
- Title
- Limestone seated statue of Khamerernebty
- Medium
- Limestone
- Dimensions
- GEM: 225.5 x 85 x 133 cm; JE: 240 cm
- Credit Line
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Provenance
- G 8978, pillared outer hall
- Bibliography
- Pe?rez Die, Maria de C., et al. 2009. 120 An?os de Arqueologi?a: Espan?ola en Egipto. 120 Years of Spanish Archaeology in Egypt, pp. 176-177; Daressy, ASAE 10, p. 44
- Notes
- Frequently referred to as being from the tomb of the mother of Khafre (Chephren), but is in fact from the tomb of his daughter Khamerernebty [II] (G 8978). Brought to Cairo Museum in 1910; registered in JE November 25, 1924.
- Remarks
- RELATED CONSTITUENT(S): Khamerernebty [II] (G 8978 & G III-a); Count de Galarza; RELATED SITE(S): G 8978; ALTERNATE NUMBER(S): EMC_JE_48856; EMC_SR_2.14825