Title
Bust of a granite statue of Ramesses IIFrom Aswan
Caption
Bust of a granite statue of Ramesses IIFrom Aswan / Elephantine Island / Egypt. 19th Dynasty / around 1250 BC. From the Temple of Khnum. Many of the main attributes of Egyptian royalty are visible on this statue of King Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC). He is shown wearing the two crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt / symbolizing the king's control over the country; in his hands are the crook and the flail / which represent his power over his subject; and on his brow is the uraeus / the cobra snake ready to attack any who dare to oppose him.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A02_499
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,8Mb (1,6Mb) / 11,5in x 17,1in / 3450 x 5143 (300dpi)