sebekhotep

Updated: May 15, 2025

Those of undisputed identity, such as the Sebekhotep III. of the Louvre, the Mermashiû of Tanis, the Sebekemsaf of Gizeh, and the colossi of the Isle of Argo, though very skilfully executed, are wanting in originality and vigour. One would say, indeed, that the sculptors had purposely endeavoured to turn them all out after the one smiling and commonplace pattern.

G. (Gaston) Maspero - Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt