Egyptian Seated Scribe Statue Reproduction

This is a historically accurate, professionally case Egyptian seated scribe statue reproduction of the scribe Amenemhat. He was a royal scribe to the Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut (Dynasty 18th, 1479-1458 B.C.). This is a professional reproduction from the University of Pennsylvania Museum collection.

The scribe is shown wearing a traditional knee-length kilt and a shoulder length wig, typical of an Egyptian courtier. This scribe sits cross-legged with one knee raised, and the position and the hieroglyphs along his arm identify him by title and name. Scribes held an important place in ancient Egyptian society, as it is estimated that less than 5% of the population could read and write.

Amenemhat probably learned his skills in a royal temple school, and his abilities placed him in an elite sector of the population. Additional texts carved on the statue base and across the lap of his kilt request offerings from the god Amun and Horus, lord of Buhen. In the text, some of Amenemhat's occupations or duties are mentioned. He was a "sturdy manager of the king," a "vigilant manager of the god's wife." Statues such as this one were often placed in a temple or a shrine near the cult image of a god. While appearing completely Egyptianized, Amenemhat was in fact a native Nubian. He was the son of a man named Lesaw, who was a Nubian chieftain. During Dynasty 18 many Nubians were acculturated to the Egyptian way of life as Egypt's empire expanded southward into Nubia.

The original statue was found in the temple of Horus, at Buhen, and was carved out of diorite. This is a reduced scale size seated scribe.

This statue includes a COA and information about the seated scribe statue reproduction with tag. Size: about 6" H X 4" W X 4" D, weight: 2 lb.

Excellent for home decor, office or as a cultural centerpiece.