491444 Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Blue Crown, c.1391-1353 BC (granodiorite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); h:39.10 w:30.30 d:27.70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: During the long, peaceful reign of Amenhotep III, Egypt reached a pinnacle of wealth and splendor. This magnificent portrait captures the ruler\'s exotic features to perfection. He has large, almond-shaped eyes, elegant arched eyebrows, and a full mouth. His face is youthful and without blemish. The bone structure is lost in the fleshy fullness of the face. The contrast between polished and roughened surfaces is a hallmark of hard stone images of Amenhotep III. The flesh areas were smoothed to a glistening sheen, while the eyeballs and the crown were left rougher. The roughening of the crown also had a practical purpose, for the upper portion was originally painted blue and the browband was painted yellow. The paint would have adhered better to the unpolished surface. ); Gift of the Hanna Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright.