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Shelly limestone statue of Amenenhat III
Head of king Amenemhet III, wearing nemes headdress. Only the shoulders and head are preserved; the base is modern. The statue was found in a private tomb. The facial features are a softer version of the so-called 'realistic portraits' of Senusret III. In this way the ruler was able to promote a visual link to his predecessor.
Bequeathed by Oscar Charles Raphael, 1946
Depth: 9.7 cm
Height: 12 cm
Width: 14.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.
12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
Circa
-1831
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Circa
-1786
Accession number: E.2.1946
Primary reference Number: 61606
Oldadmincategory: SU
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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