Mar 7, 2024
Statue of princess Redji - Museo Egizio Collection
Inventory Number: Cat. 3065 Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3, 2592–2544 BCE Location Information: Saqqara
Description:
The inscription on the base indicates that the statue belonged to a “king’s daughter” named Redji. Although the name of her father is not mentioned, the style of the statue dates it to the beginning of the Old Kingdom. Statues like this were not intended as faithful portraits of the deceased; rather, they served as substitutes of the deceased in the tomb, somehow preserving his or her bodily integrity. This is hence an idealized image of the subject. The style is typical for the period: a rigid posture, a very short neck, and a voluminous wig.