Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · statue

Head of King Amenemhat III Middle Kingdom

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Description

Head, Amenemhat III; 12th-Dyn-King. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, ca. 1859–1813 B.C. Granodiorite. H. 40.6 × W. 18.4 × D. 25.4 cm, 20.9 kg (16 × 7 1/4 × 10 in., 46 lb.). From: Egypt. Subject: Kings, Heads, MK-Kings. Credit: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Foulds, 1924.

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Connections

Royals Amenemhat III

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116235380 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 24.7.1 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 545549 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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