Khuwyptah
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Khuwyptah was a High Priest of Ptah
in Memphis from the reign of Neferirkare Kakai
in the 5th dynasty
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Khuwyptah was the son of Kanefer
and Tjentety.
A statue group of Kanefer, his wife Tjentety and their son Khuwyptah is in the Kimbell Art Museum
. Khuwyptah is shown leaning against his father's right leg.
High Priest of Ptah
The High Priest of Ptah was sometimes referred to as the Greatest of the Masters of the Craftsmen . This title refers to Ptah as the patron god of the craftsmen.The office of the High Priest of Ptah was located in Memphis...
in Memphis from the reign of Neferirkare Kakai
Neferirkare Kakai
Neferirkare Kakai was the third Pharaoh of Egypt during the Fifth dynasty. His praenomen, Neferirkare, means "Beautiful is the Soul of Ra". His Horus name was Userkhau, his Golden Horus name Sekhemunebu and his Nebti name Khaiemnebty.- Family :...
in the 5th dynasty
Fifth dynasty of Egypt
The fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and VI under the group title the Old Kingdom. Dynasty V dates approximately from 2494 to 2345 BC.-Rulers:...
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Khuwyptah was the son of Kanefer
Kanefer (High Priest of Ptah)
Kanefer was a High Priest of Ptah in Memphis from the reign of Sahure in the 5th dynasty.Items from Kanefer's tomb are known from museum. Two offering tables exist at the British Museum and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek of Copenhagen respectively....
and Tjentety.
A statue group of Kanefer, his wife Tjentety and their son Khuwyptah is in the Kimbell Art Museum
Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts a small but excellent art collection as well as traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and an extensive research library. Its initial artwork came from the private collection of Kay and Velma Kimbell, who also provided funds for a new...
. Khuwyptah is shown leaning against his father's right leg.