Reconstruction of a Cartouche of Amenhotep III from Malqata, ca. 1390–1353

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Reconstruction of a Cartouche of Amenhotep III from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Temple of Amun, On Floor in Southwest Corner, 1916–17, Faience, modern plaster and gold paint, H. cm (20 1/2 in); w. cm (6 1/16 in); d. cm (2 1/8 in.), The blue faience tiles in this reconstruction were discovered during the excavations at Malqata, the site of a festival city built by Amenhotep III. The original cartouche was made of faience tiles and gilded plaster set into wood that was badly decayed and could not be preserved

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Size: 3210px × 6137px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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