Granodiorite statues from the 26th Dynasty of ancient Egypt

Granodiorite statues from the 26th Dynasty of ancient Egypt

This statue is a kneeling statue made of granite from the 26th Dynasty, and it is the image of Mentuemhat. The stone tablet on the statue depicts a scene of worship, with eleven rows of pictographic characters on it and two columns of pictographic characters on the back pillar. Mentuemhat was a wealthy and powerful official during the 25th and 26th dynasties of ancient Egypt. He was the mayor of Thebes and the fourth priest of the god Amun. This statue may have originated from Mentuemhat's tomb in Assassif, Thebes. This statue is currently located in the British Museum.
[Statue] Head of Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

[Statue] Head of Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

Amenhotep III (between 1403 BC and 1397 BC to 1353 BC) was the ninth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. He reigned for 38 years. Amenhotep III ascended the throne between the ages of 6 and 12, and the XVIII dynasty reached its heyday during his reign. During the reign of Amenhotep III, all of Egypt was rich and stable. There is only one record of military activities. In the early days of his accession to the throne, the war against the Nubians was aimed at ensuring the safety of the Nubian region. The statue was donated by the Hanna Foundation in 1952 and is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.