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Head of King Userkaf, c. 2454-2447 BC (painted limestone)
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Head of King Userkaf, c. 2454-2447 BC (painted limestone)
499931 Head of King Userkaf, c.2454-2447 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); w:6.50 d:7.20 l:17.20 Face - h:4.80 w:4.80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Despite the monumental achievements of the Old Kingdoms Pyramid Age, few images of its rulers survive. This head has been identified as King Userkaf, the first king of Dynasty 5. Userkaf built a modest pyramid at Saqqara and a temple to the sun god Ra at Abusir. According to later tradition, the first three kings of Dynasty 5 were the children of Ra himself and a mortal woman. From Userkafs reign on, the kings of Egypt were called " Sons of Ra." Here, Userkaf wears the two basic items of regalia that identify him as king: the tall, conical White Crown of Upper (southern) Egypt, and the royal false beard.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23553708
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
5th Dynasty Artefact Artifact C25th Old Kingdom
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This print showcases the Head of King Userkaf, a remarkable piece of ancient Egyptian art dating back to c. 2454-2447 BC. Crafted from painted limestone, this sculpture is attributed to the Egyptian 5th Dynasty, which reigned between c. 2494-2345 BC. Intriguingly, very few images of rulers from the Old Kingdom's Pyramid Age have survived over time. However, this head has been identified as that of King Userkaf, who was the first king of Dynasty 5. Userkaf left behind a modest pyramid at Saqqara and constructed a temple dedicated to Ra, the sun god, at Abusir. Legend holds that according to later tradition, Userkaf and his two successors were believed to be offspring begotten by Ra himself and a mortal woman. Consequently, starting with Userkaf's reign onwards, all kings of Egypt were referred to as "Sons of Ra". The regalia worn by King Userkaf in this portrait are significant symbols denoting his royal status: he dons both the tall conical White Crown associated with Upper (southern) Egypt and the distinguished royal false beard. Preserved within Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA; this artifact provides us with an invaluable glimpse into ancient history and serves as a testament to the monumental achievements achieved during Egypt's Old Kingdom period.
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