Relief of Princess Khekeret-nebty
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Object Label
The column of hieroglyphs to the right of this depiction of Khekeret-nebty identifies her as “the king’s daughter of his body, beloved of him.” Her name is written above her head. The cartouche (royal oval) in the upper left names her father, King Isesy. The carving lacks details and the surface was never polished, suggesting that the princess may have died before this relief was completed.
Caption
Relief of Princess Khekeret-nebty, ca. 2415–2350 B.C.E.. Limestone, 20 13/16 x 16 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (52.8 x 42.4 x 3.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 64.148.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Relief of Princess Khekeret-nebty
Date
ca. 2415–2350 B.C.E.
Dynasty
late Dynasty 5
Period
Old Kingdom
Geography
Place excavated: Abusir, Egypt
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
20 13/16 x 16 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (52.8 x 42.4 x 3.5 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
64.148.2
Frequent Art Questions
Do we know what these hieroglyphs say?
Great question! People are always so curious about hieroglyphics. In this case, we do know what part of this reads. The column of hieroglyphs to the right of this depiction of Khekeret-nebty identifies her as "the king's daughter of his body, beloved of him." Her name is written above her head.
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