Montuhotep II statue

Montuhotep II statue

This statue of Montuhotep II - Nebhepetre, is one of the few noted sculptures of the 11th Dynasty. It was found in Mentuhotep's funerary temple at Deir el-Bahari.

It represents the king while sitting upon his throne with the Red Crown of Lower Egypt on his head and wearing the white Heb-Sed dress which was stood for for the Heb-Sed festival celebrated by the king after 30 years of rule.

11th Dynasty - Middle Kingdom.

Medium :Sandstone - 183 cm height

Provenance :Al-Deir al-Bahari