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Akhenaten

Reign of Akhenaten, 1353 - 1336 B.C.
Yellow stone ; h. 64 cm, w. 17.2 cm, d. 35 cm
Department of Egyptian Antiquities. Louvre Museum, Paris

This figure was once part of a seated pair statue depicting the king with his wife or mother. Although no name is inscribed on the sculpture, it is believed to be a late image of Akhenaten.

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