Male character (Khaemhat or Imhotep)
Detail of one of the statuary groups in the Inner Chamber: the group represents Khaemhat and Imhotep (royal scribe, possibly related to Khaemhat) and is carved directly into the limestone in which the entire tomb is carved. The face is damaged at the level of the chin, nose and cheek and appears covered with a black patina (the burial was desecrated in ancient times and the patina is due to fumes from the cooking fires related to the period when the tomb was used as a dwelling). On the head is a 'double' wig, the workmanship of which (with smooth locks at the top and curls at the bottom) is characteristic of the reign of Amenhotep III. The wesekh collar is visible at the neck; two heart-shaped amulets hang from a second necklace. The arms are crossed at breast height.
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