#Mastaba of Kaemheset

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Statue of Kaipunesut - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 26.2.7 Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4 ca. 2528–2520 B.C. or later Location Information: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Teti Pyramid Cemetery, Mastaba of Kaemheset, Egyptian Antiquities Service excavations

Description:

Although archaeologists differ in their evaluation of the date of the tomb from which this statue originates, features of the decoration of the mastaba and of other stone statuary in the tomb indicate a possible date in mid-Dynasty 4 for this wooden statue and another in Cairo of Kaipunesut. The early date suits the semicircular eyes and elongated lips of the face. Few wooden sculptures are preserved from the fourth dynasty. Kaipunesut's belt is finely inscribed with his name and titles, the first being "Royal Carpenter." Perhaps he was involved with making his own fine wooden statues.