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This is Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess. Sekhmet originally wore a headdress in the shape of the sun. She also holds a special symbol for life, an ankh sign, in her hand, to tell you that she is a goddess.
Seated Sekhmet
1390–1352 B.C.
Height x width x depth: 126.6 x 53.3 x 66.7 cm (49 13/16 x 21 x 26 1/4 in.)
Granodiorite
Classification: Sculpture
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Gift of John A. Lowell and Miss Lowell
Accession number: 75.7
On view: Egyptian and Nubian Monumental Sculpture Gallery
Sekhmet with the head of a lioness seated on square seat, holding ankh in left hand. Inscription of Amenhotep III.