Upper part of a statue of Tashereteneset at The British Museum, London

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The inscription on the back of a pillar clearly states that Tashereteneset was indeed the mother of a king, but her son's name has been deliberately erased from history. It is likely that her son was Amasis (Ahmose II), a skilled general who successfully overthrew King Apries in 570 BC and ruled Egypt until his own death in 526 BC. Various monuments bearing Amasis' name may have suffered deliberate damage at the hands of the Persian rulers who seized control of Egypt just one year after his passing. Tashereteneset proudly wears a distinctive modius, a circular crown adorned with cobras. This stunning Granodiorite sculpture dates back to the Twenty-sixth Dynasty and was crafted around 560 BC. This exceptional object is part of "Scan The World", an innovative non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan the World, we are working tirelessly to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from all corners of the globe for everyone's free access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, where anyone with interesting items can contribute and help shape this project. If you have unique objects around you that you'd like to share, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can join in on the fun and make a difference.