Seated Scribe of Ka-irw-Khufu
Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty (ca. 2613–2494 B.C.)
Discovered in August 1957 in his tomb at Giza
Egyptian Museum, Cairo

This statue represents Ka-irw-Khufu in the traditional pose of a seated scribe, reflecting the high status and literacy associated with his profession in ancient Egyptian society.

It is believed that Irukakhufu may also have usurped Lepsius 20, a mastaba originally belonging to Persen. His name includes that of Khufu, and his title, “Overseer of the Pyramid Town of Khufu,” reflects the enduring reverence for the king and his legacy during and after the Old Kingdom period.

The statue is carved from limestone and painted.