statue of Meritamun

statue of Meritamun-Despite the fact that only the titles of the queen are visible, it is known that this is a statue of Meritamun, a daughter and consort of Ramesses II, due to an almost identical piece being found in Akhmim. It is remarkable due to its beautiful colour, and the detail of the tripartite wig. Meritamun wears two uraei on her forehead, while a diadem of cobras, each with a sun-disc, surmounts her wig. She also wears a large pectoral around her neck, and a tight fitting dress. She holds a menat-necklace in her left hand, which was shaken during religious ceremonies. cairo egyptian museum-statue of Meritamun-JE 31413-CG600; limestone; H. 75cm; 19th Dynasty, New Kingdom; Ramesseum, Luxor; Ground Floor, Hall 15