Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, c. 2500–2350 B.C.
Department of Egyptian Antiquities, Louvre

This seated limestone statue depicts Keki, believed to have been a courtier during Egypt’s Old Kingdom. It is a fine example of Old Kingdom craftsmanship, showcasing the elegance and stylistic conventions of elite portraiture. Notably, Keki sports a pencil moustache, a fashionable detail often seen among high-ranking individuals, from kings to courtiers, who could afford such finely made statues.

Keki was a high-ranking official — a courtier — in the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, estimated to date from the 6th Dynasty (around 2500–2350 BC).

He is best known today through a seated limestone statue representing him, which stands as an elegant example of Old Kingdom craftsmanship and elite portraiture.