Mastaba of Seped-Hotep

Mastaba of Seped-Hotep

Saqqara became important as a royal necropolis in the 3rd Dynasty and again after Giza's rise during 4th Dynasty.

This official lived during the 5th Dynasty during the reign of Menkauhor and half of Djedkare-Isesi. The tomb was discovered by Auguste Mariette in the mid 19th century.

Seped-Hotep is wearing a pleated kilt, the usekh-collar and a necklace with an amulet. He is holding the Medu-staff and the Sekhem-sceptre.

Made from Limestone Museo Egizio di Turino.

Museo Egizio di Torino, Italy.

http://www.ancient-egypt.co.uk/Turin/index_4.htm