Statue of Divine Worshipper Amenirdis
Statue of Divine Worshipper Amenirdis
CG 565 Cairo Antiquities Museum
Material: Alabaster
Size: 170 cm
Location: Karnak, Temple of Montu
Period: Early 25th Dynasty
This princess was the daughter of Kashta as well as the sister of Piankhi (Piye), and held the titles of "Divine Adoratice" and " God's Wife of Amun ". She succeeded Princess Shepenupet I, the daughter of Osorkon III. Though probably a dozen statue were dedicated to this woman, this is probably the best known.
Photographer: Unknown
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