Pharaoh Amenhotep II at The Kimbell Art Museum, Texas

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This majestic figure of Amenhotep II portrays him proudly holding the iconic symbols of kingship against his chest—the scepter in the form of a crook grasped firmly in his left hand and the flail or whip held high in his right. He wears Egypt's distinctive crown, adorned with the uraeus cryptogram, or royal cobra, and a broad collar consisting of five bands. His entire body is encircled by the jubilee robe—donned by kings at festivals, especially the Sed-festival—in which he was physically and spiritually rejuvenated. Typically, the Sed-festival was observed after a reign spanning thirty years. However, most pharaohs never reached their thirtieth year, so some celebrated it prematurely, including Amenhotep II. The sculpture originally formed part of a larger figure seated on a throne, which was unearthed in 1896 at the Temple of Mut in South Karnak. Fragments of the throne that are now lost bore inscriptions of Ramesses II ("the Great"), who lived more than a century after Amenhotep II. Ramesses usurped this and numerous other sculptures of his predecessors and transformed them into images of himself. In this instance, Amenhotep's eyebrows were erased and his eyes, nose, and mouth were slightly reshaped to resemble those of Ramesses. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can assist.