➜ This lot features a magnificent replica bust of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (ruled c. 1388–1351 BC), often referred to as "Amenhotep the Magnificent." This piece is meticulously hand crafted from high quality red granite, a material favored by the ancient Egyptians for its durability and association with the sun god, Ra. The sculpture captures the characteristic features of 18th Dynasty royal portraiture. The Pharaoh is depicted wearing the Khepresh (the Blue Crown or War Crown), often worn during religious ceremonies and military triumphs. He is also adorned with the Postiche (the traditional ceremonial false beard), symbolizing his divine authority and connection to Osiris. Amenhotep III was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty. His reign was a period of unprecedented prosperity and artistic splendor. He is famously known for commissioning the Colossi of Memnon and the Luxor Temple. This bust serves as a high-quality tribute to the "Sun King" of Egypt. ➜ Height: 18.5 cm ➜ Width: 13 cm ➜ Weight: 1.643 gram ➜ Object: Egyptian Bust ➜ Material: Granite ➜ Origin: Egypt