Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · London : William Heinemann · leaf 139
terity with their instinctive rudeness produced the Theban style. Its characteristics are yet more strongly marked in their statues. When about to undergo the ceremonies of deification which usage prescribed for the Pharaohs after the first years of their reign, Menthu-hetep ordered the statues… … savagery, design- ed for religious FIG. 214.— STATUETTE FIG. 215. — STATUE OF OF AMENEMHAT HI. AMENEMHAT III. effect. If a Mem- (Museum, Cairo). (Museum. Cairo). phite had treat- (Phot. E. Brugsch.) (Phot. E. Brugsch.) ed the subject, he would have done his utmost to soften the lines and harmonise…
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