Statue of Amenhotep II
In the statue of Pharaoh Amenhotep II, the king is shown kneeling, offering gifts in nu-dishes. Liquid sacrificial gifts have often been offered in containers. The statue was probably originally in front of a statue of God, showing him forever worshiping this god.
18th dynasty, from Thebes / Karnak - Temple of Amun.
Cat.1375
Egypt of Glory – The Last Great Dynasties, Amos Rex - Helsinki 9.10.2020 - 21.3.2021
Collection of Museo Egizio, Turin
Statue of Amenhotep II
In the statue of Pharaoh Amenhotep II, the king is shown kneeling, offering gifts in nu-dishes. Liquid sacrificial gifts have often been offered in containers. The statue was probably originally in front of a statue of God, showing him forever worshiping this god.
18th dynasty, from Thebes / Karnak - Temple of Amun.
Cat.1375
Egypt of Glory – The Last Great Dynasties, Amos Rex - Helsinki 9.10.2020 - 21.3.2021
Collection of Museo Egizio, Turin