Head of a Goddess, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, paint, H. 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in); w. 22.8 cm (9 in), This goddess, whose features are remarkably reminiscent of images of Amenhotep I, second king of Dynasty 18, is probably Seshat, a deity in charge of writing and record keeping. In temples, the goddess is frequently depicted documenting a king's official names or recording the amount of booty he has brought home from a military campaign
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Head, Goddess, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca, 1550–1504 B.C, Egypt, Limestone, paint, H, 22.5 cm, 8 7/8, w, 22.8, 9, goddess, features, reminiscent, images, Amenhotep I, second king, Seshat, deity, charge, writing, record keeping, temples, frequently depicted, documenting, king, official names, recording, amount, booty, home, military campaign
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