18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC, Fundort unbekannt
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.
Statue
Ägyptisch
New Kingdom
18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC
Limestone
H 78 cm, L 68 cm, B 42 cm, G (ohne Sockel) ca. 200 kg
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 10152
2001, purchased
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