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Eternal Egypt: Base of Statue of Taharqa
This base is part of a statue of King Taharqa, which originally was huge, judging from the size of the feet. The front of the base is decorated with two kneeling figures of bound foreigners, tied to the symbols of Upper and Lower Egypt.
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Eternal Egypt: Base of a Statue of Djoser
This limestone pedestal is from a statue of Djoser stepping upon the nine bows, representing the enemies of Egypt. The name of the vizier Imhotep is also inscribed on the pedestal.