Nine Bows, the symbolic enemies of Egypt under Thutmose III’s feet .

The “Nine Bows” came to be represented under the feet of the pharaoh of Egypt. They were often portrayed upon his sandals, or on statuary, under his feet, as having dominion, not only over “Ancient Egypt”, but also, “all the people of the foreign tribes”.
Black granite statue of Thutmose III
New Kingdom, 18th dynasty
Karnak
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo

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