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Seated Sekhmet
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, temple of Mut
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 126.6 x 53.3 x 66.7 cm (49 13/16 x 21 x 26 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John A. Lowell and Miss Lowell
Accession Number75.7
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionSekhmet with the head of a lioness seated on square seat, holding ankh in left hand. Inscription of Amenhotep III.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Karnak, temple of Mut. 1835: collected in Egypt by John Lowell, Jr.; 1875: given to the MFA by John A. Lowell and Miss Lowell.
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)