Diorite statue of Khafre enthroned, from the Valley Temple

ObjectFound by Mariette in the Valley Temple, 1853 (as reported)

The best-preserved royal portrait of Khafre and the standard comparison for the Sphinx's face. The museum number (usually given as CG 14) and the find year (often given as 1860) should be checked against the museum's catalogue.

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Where it is kept

Egyptian Museum, Cairo (Tahrir) · Museum

Sources 1

Uncovering Secrets of the SphinxSRC

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Diorite statue of Khafre enthroned, from the Valley Temple [Artifact ART0CTWT27C0G9Q]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0CTWT27C0G9Q

@misc{mysteriesdept_art0ctwt27c0g9q,
  title     = {Diorite statue of Khafre enthroned, from the Valley Temple},
  author    = {{Mysteries Department}},
  year      = {2026},
  note      = {Artifact, catalog key ART0CTWT27C0G9Q},
  url       = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0CTWT27C0G9Q}
}