A
holder of many important administrative posts, Rahotep was very likely
the son of King Snefru/Snofru. Walled up inside the chapel of Rahotep's
mastaba and protected from the elements, these statues still look freshly
painted. Both figures are about 48 inches tall and consist of painted
limestone.
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A
holder of many important administrative posts, Rahotep was very likely
the son of King Snefru/Snofru. Walled up inside the chapel of Rahotep's
mastaba and protected from the elements, these statues still look freshly
painted. Both figures are about 48 inches tall and consist of painted
limestone.