Karomama Meritmut
Karomama Meritmut (prenomen: Sitamun Mutemhat) was an ancient Egyptian high priestess and “God’s wife of Amun”, during the 22nd Dynasty.
She is perhaps the same as Karomama, the daughter of king Osorkon II, who was represented in the king’s sed-hall and succeeded Henuttawy as High Priestess. Furthermore, Karomama, daughter of Osorkon is portrayed in the Karnak chapel, “Osiris-Nebankh Osiris, Lord of Life)”.
This statue of Karomama, “Divine Adoratrice of Amun“, which she received from her treasury overseer Ahentefnakht, and is now on display at the Musée du Louvre, and depicts her in a shoulder-length wig, ankle-length pleated sleeved dress, and once holding sistra in each hand (now missing).
The statue measures at 59 cm in height and is made from bronze, silver and gold and inlays.
A votive statue of Ma’at, which she also received from Ahentefnakht, was discovered in Karnak; along with her stela, canopic jars, and ushabtis, of which are in Berlin.
Musée du Louvre. N 500
Summary:
Statue of Karomama, “Divine Adoratrice of Amun“
Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, c. 865-809 B.C.
From Thebes.
Musée du Louvre. N 500
