late XVIIIth Dynasty The extremely pure lines of the face, prominent ears are accompanied by a deliberate deformation of the skull. This style of sculpture, particular to the reign of Akhenaten still remains a mystery. This style disappears with him as well as all the work from his rule. A sculpted joint tenon found at the base of the neck leads to believe that the head was attached to a body separately sculpted.
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Black Basalt Height : 5 inch |