The upper part of the statue of Ka-Aper, the Chief Lector Priest, also known by the nickname “Sheikh el-Balad.” This statue belongs to a group discovered in the tomb of Ka-Mena in North Saqqara. It depicts a young, tall, and slender man, and originally stood at the rear of the offering chapel within the funerary complex, beside another realistic statue. This artwork reflects the exceptional skill of the ancient Egyptians in realistic sculpture, particularly in their portrayal of high officials a