Standing Statuette of a King in a Blue Crown (Probably Akhenaten)

Unknownca. 1352-1336 B.C.E.

Standing limestone statuette of a king, probably Akhenaten, wearing the Blue Crown. Traces of gold leaf on uraeus, necklace, and kilt.

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Title: Standing Statuette of a King in a Blue Crown (Probably Akhenaten)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E.
Type: Sculpture
Rights: Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3305/Standing_Statuette_of_a_King_in_a_Blue_Crown_Probably_Akhenaten
Medium: Limestone, painted, traces of gold leaf
Place excavated: Tell el Amarna, Egypt
Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Dynasty: late XVIII Dynasty
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. (21.3 x 4.8 cm)
Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession number: 29.34

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