Statue of Kaipunesut ca. 2528–2520 or later Old Kingdom 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
Statue of Kaipunesut ca. 2528–2520 or later Old Kingdom 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 Statue of Kaipunesut 543998
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