#ast 1

Sitting Image of Maya - Rijksmuseum Von Oudheden Collection

Inventory Number: AST 1 New Kingdom ; 18th Dynasty; Horemheb 1319-1307 BC. Location Information: Egypt, Saqqara, tomb of Maya

Description:

Maya is 'director of the treasury' or Minister of Finance and Public Works during the time of Tutankhamun. This larger-than-life grave statue testifies to his high position. Maya is the man who prepares Tutankhamun's tomb. At the same time he had his own grave built at Sakkara by the best artists. Maya holds office under Pharaoh Horemheb and dies in his 9th year of reign.

Additional Image Sources:

Wikimedia Commons, @ User Sailko