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Heads of Nefertiti and Akhenaten?

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This sculptor's model consists of two heads of individuals facing one another. Taking note of the elongated form of the heads, the elongated eyes, large ears and fleshy lips, all characteristics of Amarna art, it seems likely that it represents the royal couple of Nefertiti and Akhenaten. A study of a left hand can be observed above the head of the latter.

Present location

KMKG - MRAH [07/003] BRUSSELS

Inventory number

E.7232

Dating

AMENHOTEP IV/AMENOPHIS IV/NEFERKHEPERURE/AKHENATEN

Archaeological Site

EL-`AMARNA/AKHETATEN

Category

SCULPTOR'S MODEL

Material

LIMESTONE

Technique

HEWN; LOW RELIEF

Height

15.3 cm

Width

18 cm

Depth

3.7 cm

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