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Bock with Relief of Nebnefer

J 136 Luxor Museum

Material: Granodiorite
Size: Height: 55.5 cm
Location: Sobek Temple of Dahamsha
Period: 18th Dynasty Reign of Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BC) The relief on the right side of this block, discovered at the Sobek Temple in Sumenu northwest of Luxor, is of Nebnefer, an official of the 18th Dynasty. He is also depicted on the left side. The goddess on the front is Heathor.

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