Egypt Picture - Statue of Divine Worshipper Amenirdis

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.

 Statue of Divine Worshipper Amenirdis

Photographer: Unknown

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