Statue of Tjeteti as a young man

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Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A wooden statue depicting a youthful male figure standing in the conventional Egyptian pose, holding objects in both hands, with a characteristic Old Kingdom hairstyle.

This is a wooden standing figure carved in the formal style of the Old Kingdom, presenting a young male figure in an idealized portrait. The figure maintains the traditional Egyptian stance with left foot advanced, arms at sides with hands grasping objects—likely symbolic items associated with the deceased's status or offerings. The sculpture exhibits fine modeling of anatomical details including clearly defined musculature, particularly in the torso and legs. The face displays the characteristic formal expression of Old Kingdom portraiture with inlaid or defined eyes, defined brows, and a small smile. The figure wears a short wig in the fashion typical of officials and young men of the Old Kingdom, rendered with careful linear incisions. The hair framing the face and the overall proportions and style are entirely consistent with the catalogue attribution to the Old Kingdom period and the identification as a young man. The work shows skilled craftsmanship in the subtle modeling and proportional relationships. The rectangular base is part of the original composition. The wood has acquired a warm, honey-colored patina consistent with age.