The Statue Of The Hatshepsut

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The top of the statue is the head of the Hatshepsut. Unfortunately, the majority of the head was destroyed, and there is only a little part of the headdress and an ear left. The headdress that on the back of the head seems like an arch or half round. The statue is not realistic because although the ear was connected to the face, it was carved out of the headdress. Also, the ear of the statue was too high, and it should be the same level of the eyes if it is a realistic sculpture.
On the neck of the Hatshepsut, there is a large five layers’ amulet which may symbolize some rites that related with God since the same amulet appeared on another male kneeling sculpture. The amulet is a sunken relief which made by carving on the surface of the stone.

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