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King Amenhotep III as a sphinx

18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC, Fundort unbekannt

 

 

King Amenhotep III as a sphinx

The fragment comes from a sphinx statue of King Amenhotep III. Of the lion’s body only the shoulders are actually preserved. The high-quality carving shows to advantage the characteristic physiognomy of the king whose throne and personal names are inscribed in the cartouches. Even though the finest details have been finished, some traces of paint remain of the sculptor’s preliminary sketch.

Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Raum IX

Object data

Object Name

Statue

Culture

Ägyptisch

Period

New Kingdom

Dated

18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC

Material

Limestone

Dimensions

H 78 cm, L 68 cm, B 42 cm, G (ohne Sockel) ca. 200 kg

Image rights

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung

Inv. No.

Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 10152

Provenance

2001, purchased

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