“Samson II”
Samson II is modeled after the best boy in the world, Samson. There is a sense of irony and appropriateness in this statue being named this way as Sam is really the second dog I’ve named Samson, yet another amazing and majestic animal I think about quite often.
About Ramses II
Well before his death, Seti I appointed his son Ramses II, sometimes called Ramses the Great, as crown prince. During the long reign of Ramses II (c. 1279–13 BCE), there was a prodigious amount of building, ranging from religious edifices throughout Egypt and Nubia to a new cosmopolitan capital, Per Ramessu, in the eastern delta; his cartouches were carved ubiquitously, often on earlier monuments. Ramses II’s penchant for decorating vast temple walls with battle scenes gives the impression of a mighty warrior king. His campaigns were, however, relatively few, and after the first decade his reign was peaceful. The most famous scenes record the battle of Kadesh, fought in his fifth regnal year. These and extensive accompanying texts present the battle as an Egyptian victory, but in fact the opposing Hittite coalition fared at least as well as the Egyptians. After this inconclusive struggle, his officers advised him to make peace, saying, “There is no reproach in reconciliation when you make it.” In succeeding years Ramses II campaigned in Syria; after a decade of stalemate, a treaty in his 21st year was concluded with Hattusilis III, the Hittite king.
The rise of Assyria and unrest in western Anatolia encouraged the Hittites to accept this treaty, while Ramses II may have feared a new Libyan threat to the western delta. Egyptian and Hittite versions of the treaty survive. It contained a renunciation of further hostilities, a mutual alliance against outside attack and internal rebellion, and the extradition of fugitives. The gods of both lands were invoked as witnesses. The treaty was further cemented 13 years later by Ramses II’s marriage to a Hittite princess.
| Size | Small, Medium, Large, Keychain, X-Large |
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| Add Urn Cylinder | No, Yes |
| Color | Chalkboard, Matte Black, Rose Pink, White, Metallic Copper, Metallic Gold, Metallic Silver |
Animals come in all different shapes and sizes and so do our sculptures. The chart below is a general guide and for individual products, please view the product details tab to see the specific size to the product you want.
| Size | Length” | Width” | Height” |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2-2.25″ | 2-2.5″ | 3.5-4″ |
| M | 38-40 | 31-33 | 38-40 |
| L | 40-42 | 33-36 | 40-43 |
| XL | 42-45 | 36-40 | 43-47 |
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