Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III ca. 1390–1352 New Kingdom Many complete and fragmentary faience rings were excavated by the Museum at Malqata which is located on the west bank of the Nile oposite the modern city of Luxor. Malqata was the site where Amenhotep III celebrated his three rejuvination festivals. This ring is inscribed with the king's throne name, Nebmaatre, which means "Re (the sun god) is the lord of truth." A clearer rendering of the name may be seen on another blue faience ring that was also excavated at Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of A
Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III ca. 1390–1352 New Kingdom Many complete and fragmentary faience rings were excavated by the Museum at Malqata which is located on the west bank of the Nile oposite the modern city of Luxor. Malqata was the site where Amenhotep III celebrated his three rejuvination festivals. This ring is inscribed with the king's throne name, Nebmaatre, which means "Re (the sun god) is the lord of truth." A clearer rendering of the name may be seen on another blue faience ring that was also excavated at Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III. ca. 1390–1352 Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910–11. Dynasty 18
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