Late Image of Nefertiti
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Object Label
Nefertiti here wears the so-called Nubian wig. Formerly this wig had been worn almost exclusively by Nubian soldiers serving in pharaoh's army. Nefertiti seems to have adopted it as her personal symbol. She popularized the Nubian wig to such an extent that both men and women frequently wore it at el Amarna.
Caption
Late Image of Nefertiti, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Sandstone, pigment, 11 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 17 1/8 in. (29.3 x 10 x 43.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 35.1999. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1999_wwg7.jpg)
Title
Late Image of Nefertiti
Date
ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.
Dynasty
late Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Geography
Place excavated: Tell el-Amarna, Egypt
Medium
Sandstone, pigment
Classification
Dimensions
11 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 17 1/8 in. (29.3 x 10 x 43.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society
Accession Number
35.1999
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
What the significance of Nefertiti?
Nefertiti was the primary wife to the pharaoh Akhenaten, an already significant religious and political role in ancient Egypt. Many changes were made during his reign to the government and religion which included ascribing even more power to his Queen. For this reason, numerous depictions of her a known, like this relief, the others you see in this gallery, and, of course, the famous Bust of Nefertiti in Berlin.She was very significant! Thanks!
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