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Broken limestone standing statue of Hetepheres, wife of Itisen and mother of Rawer (owner of G 8988). Probably originally part of a family sculptural group of five figures that included her husband, son, and grandchildren.

Details

ID
WAM_1934.48
Alternate IDs
1934.48; WAM_1934.48
Department
Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts
Classification
Sculpture
Period
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
Title
Statue of Hetepheres
Medium
Limestone
Dimensions
H: 54.1 inches W: 17.6 inches D: 10.4 inches
Credit Line
Worcester Art Museum
Provenance
Unknown, possibly G 8988
Notes
Purchased by Worcester Art Museum in 1931.

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