Queen Karomama I

Illustration

by Jan van der Crabben
published on 19 April 2015

This bronze statue depicts the Queen Karomama I "divine worshipper of Amun", wife of Osorkon II of the 22nd Dynasty of Egypt. The statue was made c. 850 BCE and is made of bronze covered with gold, silver, and electrum. It is dedicated to Iahentefnakht, for "perpetuating the name of my mistress in the temple of Amun-Re". Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

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Jan is the Founder and CEO of World History Encyclopedia. He holds an MA War Studies from King's College, and he has worked in the field of history-related digital media since 2006.

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