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Representation of two princesses carved plaque

Representation of two princesses carved plaque





Artist : Anonymous

Relationship with : Horus

Material : Cornaline
Acquisition : Rogers Fund (1944)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Amenhotep III
Right
Ground Floor - Section 15
Item 15 on 49
Ancient Egypt
Jewel

Vitrine : 1 (Ref. 3)

Area related
Egypte

Description   

Two princesses, each holding a sistrum and composite hieroglyphs symbolizing "life hundreds of thousands of years" face their enthroned parents. At the back of the king's throne, a small falcon, representing the god Horus, protectively envelopes Amenhotep III with his wings.
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