Architectural element
decorated block
Museum object
Open-Air Museum, Karnak
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quartzite
Description: Block 172 from the seventh row of the south side depicting two scenes. The scene on the left shows Hatshepsut led by Amun-Ra and Atum to Per-Wer and Per-Neser ([ʿq] prt bs nswt m Pr-wr m pr-nsr m jtrty Šmʿw Mḥw hrw ḥb [...] smȝ Tȝwy). Amun-Ra's head is turned towards the king and with his left hand, the god is giving an ankh-sign to Hatshepsut. The scene on the right depicts Thoth witnessing Hatshepsut's coronation with nemes, executed by Amun, assisted by Weret-hekau (the coronation act is on block 261).
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Hatshepsut/Thutmose III
Notes: KIU 1305