Egyptian Statue, Double Cobra Crown 25th Dynasty - Made in Egypt

Description

Egyptian Black Pharaoh Statue, 25 th Dynasty, Double Cobra Crown
The double cobra ( uraie ) crown was unique to the black Pharaohs of the Egyptian 25 th Dynasty.
They reigned 2,500 years ago from 744 - 656 BC.
It was during this dynasty that the Kushite Pharaohs united
the kingdoms of Kush (Sudan) and Kemet (Egypt ) i
nto the largest empire
in the Nile Valley.
The 25th Dynasty was a golden age of prosperity and artistic renaissance.
Kushite culture was also unusual because its rulers gave equal standing to Royal Females.
Egyptian Statue Handmade by Egyptian craftsmen of composite stone in colors of gray with green undertones.
The signature of the artist
Adel
in Arabic on the left torso.
This statue was purchased in the 1990s, and is very rare.
Egyptian
Statue measures: 8" high x 6" wide x 3" deep.
Weight is : 5 lbs.