Pharaohs Of The Sun

Princess nibbling a roasted duck

Amarna, North Palace Reign of Akhenaten,
1353 - 1336 B.C.
Limestone; h. 23.5 cm, w. 22.3 cm, d. 3 cm
Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Among the most charming images from Amarna are those of Akhenaten and Nefertiti's six daughters. Cared for by their mother with help from nurses and servants, the princesses appear frequently in lively and informal scenes. They are affectionately held by their parents, spontaneously play and tease one other, and participate actively in religious rituals.


		Princess nibbling a roasted duck Amarna, North Palace Reign of Akhenaten, 1353 - 1336 B.C. Limestone; h. 23.5 cm, w. 22.3 cm, d. 3 cm Egyptian Museum, Cairo Among the most charming images from Amarna are those of Akhenaten and Nefertiti's six daughters. Cared for by their mother with help from nurses and servants, the princesses appear frequently in lively and informal scenes. They are affectionately held by their parents, spontaneously play and tease one other, and participate actively in religious rituals.