Sandstone carving of a female ruler in profile, hands raised to Aten, a sun disk with rays which end in hands. Aten was a form of the sun God Ra. During the reign of Akhenaten, the Aten was made the 'King' of the Gods. Another half profile of a female ruler beside her. Two staffs on the lower part. Light earthen patina. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty.
1570 - 1342 BC
10 1/2" x 9"
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