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Statue of Senenmut with Neferure
JE 36923 (CG 42116) Cairo Antiquities Museum
Material: Black Granite
Size: Height: 60 cm
Location: Karnak, Temple of Amun-Re, Courtyard of the
Cachette
Excavation: G. Legrain's Excavations of 1904
Period: 18th Dynasty, Reign of Hatshepsut (1473-1458
BC)
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This statue depicts Senenmut on a high, four sided base.
His legs are crossed. He holds Princess Neferure in his
lap. A column of hieroglyphs is inscribed along the hem
of Senenmut's skirt. It reads, "Chief Steward of
the princess Neferure, Senenmut".
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Photographer: Unknown
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