Relief of King Sobekhotep III These reliefs of Sobekhotep III
offering vessels to the goddesses Satis and Anukis (left and
right, respectively) probably formed part of a naos, or shrine
for a cult image. They represent a basic element of Egyptian
temple decoration: the king, who theoretically conducts the
cult’s rituals in every temple every day, offers to deities who
in turn bless him and, through him, Egypt. Both goddesses extend
to the king three “life” hieroglyphs (the ankh). The scenes,
devoid of indications of time or setting, intend to convey a
timeless and universal religious truth. - Medium: Quartzite -
Dates: ca. 1744-1741 B.C.E. - Dynasty: XIII Dynasty - Period:
Second Intermediate Period - Dimensions: overall measurements
for 77.194a-c: 62 13/16 x 66 9/16 in. (159.5 x 169 cm) (show
scale) - Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern
Art - Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art
for Eternity, Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries,
3rd Floor - Accession Number