The feet of king Netjerikhet

The feet of king Netjerikhet (Zoser of later tradition) resting on the 'Nine Bows' representing Egypt's outside enemies, as well as the 'lapwings' symbolising the Egyptian people. The feet, the base and some fragments are all that remain of this life-size statue. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: Old Kingdom 3rd dyn. c2639-2629BC. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo . Location: 45.