The figure was found in multiple pieces in 1920 during an excavation by the German Oriental Society in the remains of the studio of Thutmose.

As a Great Royal Wife, Nefertiti has a special role in the history of Ancient Egypt.

The statue was found in 1920 during an excavation by the German Oriental Society in house P47.2, the studio of Thutmose.

This was done to create a more lifelike portrait of the queen, rather than conform with existing ideals of beauty in Egyptian art.

As a result, the face, abdomen, buttocks and breasts show traces of age, a novelty in Egyptian art.