KHAFRE

Artist:  N/A

Location:  Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Aprox. Date:  2520-2494 B.C.E.

Medium:  Diorite-gabbro gneiss

This statue depicts King Khafre sitting upon a throne.  Khafre is famous for his funerary complex, which is one of the best preserved.  He is also famous for the Great Sphinx.  This statue, however, portrays his authority, strength, and power as a king.  

Website acquired from:  http://www.oneonta.edu/faculty/farberas/arth/arth200/Body/egypt_body.htm