From the Mastaba of Rahotep and his wife Nofret at Beni Suef, this limestone panel depicts Prince Rahotep sat on a bull-legged chair before an offering table. Traditional offering formula is written above the table in hieroglyphs. Upon the offering table, 8 half loaves of bread have been placed.

Rahotep wears a short round cropped wig, and would have been adorned in leopard skin, but unfortunately the pigment has faded. Pigment remains on the wig and a yellowish honey colour remains on some parts of Rahotep’s body.

Rahotep might have been a son of King Sneferu and thus, a brother of King Khufu. He held the titles of High Priest of Re at Heliopolis, General of the Army, and Chief of Constructions.

Summary:

Limestone panel of Prince Rahotep sat before offering table
Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty, c. 2575-2551 B.C.
Mastaba of Rahotep & Nofret, Meidum, Beni Suef.
Now at the British Museum. EA1242