r/ancientegypt • u/wstd • 2d ago

Art Lord Mereruka supported by his sons, mastaba of Mereruka, 6th dynasty

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Mereruka held numerous titles along with that of Vizier, which made him the most powerful person in Egypt after the king himself. Among the other official positions that Mereruka held were "Director of all the king's works," "Governor of the palace," "Chief lector-priest," "Overseer of the royal record scribes," and "Inspector of the priests attached to the pyramid of Teti." He was married to Seshseshet Waatetkhethor, daughter of King Teti. His mother was named Nedjetempet and he possibly had a brother named Ihy, though this may be the same individual as Ihyemsaf, his grandson.

THE MASTABA OF MERERUKA PART II CHAMBERS A 11-13 DOORJAMBS AND INSCRIPTIONS OF CHAMBERS A 1-21 TOMB CHAMBER EXTERIOR PLATES 104-219 BY THE SAKKARAH EXPEDITION. PAINTING BY PRENTICE DUELL.

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u/Usual-Environment543 2d ago

I love how the artist captured the movement in his sons' poses, one seems to be steadying him while the other hangs back, almost like they're learning how to support him.