King Amenhotep III as a sphinx
18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC
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.
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.
Time:
18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC
Object Name
Statue
Culture
Ägyptisch
Location of discovery:
Fundort unbekannt
Material/technology:
Limestone
Dimensions:
H 78 cm, L 68 cm, B 42 cm, G (ohne Sockel) ca. 200 kg
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 10152
Provenance
2001, purchased
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