Head and Shoulders of a Sphinx of Hatshepsut at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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This enormous head and shoulder bust portrays Hatshepsut, a powerful female pharaoh who seized Egypt's throne in 1478BC and ruled for nearly two decades. She is widely regarded as one of Egypt's most effective leaders. This sculpture was originally part of a sphinx that vanished many years ago. Several other sphinxes were created during her reign to honor her at Deir el-Bahri, but this particular one was deliberately shattered into numerous fragments by Hatshepsut's nephew and successor Thutmose III, who then discarded it in a nearby quarry. This impressive sculpture is now permanently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Soap and candle replicas of this sculpture are available for purchase on the iMakr store! This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative spearheaded by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital library of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world that can be accessed for free. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you have interesting items nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.