Image: Sculpture of Thutmose III, with the god Montu-Ra and goddess Hathor, 18th Dynasty, from temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak, housed in the British Museum

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Description: Sculptor of Thutmose III (now headless), who stands hand in hand with the god Montu-Ra (falcon-headed) and the goddess Hathor. This is a rare example of an Egyptian temple sculpture, in which the figures face in 4 directions. There are 3 persons, who were represented twice. The sculpture might have been placed within the middle of a room. Reign of Thutmose III, circa 1479-1425 BCE, from temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt. It is currently housed in the British Museum, London.
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