AN EGYPTIAN BLUE FAIENCE GLAZED CUBE-SHAPED FIGURE OF PRINCE KHAEMWASET. New-Kingdom, Reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279-1213 BCE H. 10 cm Provenance Formerly with, Mikazuki, Tokyo, 10.10,1991 Exhibition Antikenmuseum und Basel, Ramses Göttlicher Herrscher Am Nil, 17/12/2016-18/06/2017 The small cube-shaped sculpture bears an inscription on the front that extends in two directions, reading: “The King’s Son and General Ramses.” The depiction shows Prince Ramses crouched on the ground, his legs drawn up with his arms crossed over his knees. His body is shrouded, leaving only his head and the wig with the characteristic side lock of a prince visible, both meticulously painted. The entire figurine is mounted on a rectangular base. Ramses was the eldest son of Pharaoh Ramses II and his wife Isetnofret. He held the rank of General and later emerged as Crown Prince alongside his younger brother Merenptah during the 33rd and 34th years of Ramses II’s reign. However, historical records suggest that he passed away sometime after the 52nd year of his father’s reign. Beautiful conservation.