Head of King Amenhotep III
Artist
Ancient Egyptian
DateNew Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Mediumgranite
Dimensions18.2 × 11 × 8.5 cm (7 3/16 × 4 5/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1925.606
DescriptionDynasty XVIII New Kingdom. This monarch has specific iconographical traits that makes it immediately distinguishable to specialists.ProvenanceEl-Hagg Momed Mohasseb & Son by 1909; sold to Mr. Kingsmill Marrs December 1909; formerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
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Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, reign of Amenhotep III, about 1539–1077 BCE
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, reign of Amenhotep III, about 1539–1077 BCE