Detail of a Yellow Limestone Sculpture of King Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten)

This yellow limestone sculpture likely represents King Amenhotep IV, who later took the name Akhenaten, the pharaoh who revolutionized Egyptian religion and art during the Amarna Period.

Dating to around 1353β1336 BCE in the 18th Dynasty, the piece reflects the distinctive artistic style of the time, characterized by elongated features and a naturalistic portrayal of the king.

Medium: Yellow limestone
Date: ca. 1353β1336 BCE
Dynasty: 18th Dynasty
Period: Amarna Period