Two Figures of Wah-ib-Ra from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Summary This paper examines two Figures from Al-Qudabā', Al-Qawādi (Basyūn). They are currently preserved in the storeroom of the Egyptian Museum (No. 31888 & CG 677). They are associated with Wah-ib-Ra, one of the senior statesmen during the reign of King Wah-ib-Ra in the 26 th Dynasty, who held a prestigious position at the royal court. This article examines the style, iconography, names, and titles of the owner. It also aim s to investigate the meaning of his names and titles. Wah-ib-Ra held numerous important positions, and historical evidence, supported by archaeological findings, suggests that he was one of the most prominent warriors of the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty.