Plaque: side 1, Sakhmet and Nefertum on either side of the name Menkheperre (Thutmose III); side 2, rider and trampled captive ca. 1295–1070 New Kingdom, Ramesside On one side, this rectangular stamp seal is decorated in relief with the image of the goddess Sakhmet (at left) facing the god Nefertum (right). Between them is the name Menkheperre, the throne name of Thutmose the other side, the king is depicted astride a horse trampling a fallen enemy. Egyptians are seldom depicted riding horses which were usually used to draw chariots (see, for example ).. Plaque: side 1,
Plaque: side 1, Sakhmet and Nefertum on either side of the name Menkheperre (Thutmose III); side 2, rider and trampled captive ca. 1295–1070 New Kingdom, Ramesside On one side, this rectangular stamp seal is decorated in relief with the image of the goddess Sakhmet (at left) facing the god Nefertum (right). Between them is the name Menkheperre, the throne name of Thutmose the other side, the king is depicted astride a horse trampling a fallen enemy. Egyptians are seldom depicted riding horses which were usually used to draw chariots (see, for example ).. Plaque: side 1, Sakhmet and Nefertum on either side of the name Menkheperre (Thutmose III); side 2, rider and trampled captive 548708
Size: 1600px × 2000px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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