statue of Senenmut with Neferure

statue of Senenmut with Neferure-This particular piece shows him enveloped by a robe, embracing Princess Neferure beneath the garment so that only her head can be seen emerging; the accompanying inscriptions provide his titles associated with the palace and the Temple of Amun at Karnak. He is presented as a young man, with large eyes, and a smiling mouth. Neferure is shown in the conventional manner for children in ancient Egypt, a finger raised against her mouth, and shaven-headed except for a single thick lock of hair hanging to the right side of her head –known as the side-lock of youth. She has a royal uraeus at her forehead. cairo egyptian museum- statue of Senenmut with Neferure-JE 37438-CEM2 030; black granite; H. 60cm; 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom; Karnak Temple, Luxor; Ground Floor, Room 12