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King Sahure and a Nome God, c. 2458-2446 BC (gneiss)
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King Sahure and a Nome God, c. 2458-2446 BC (gneiss)
5049821 King Sahure and a Nome God, c. 2458-2446 BC (gneiss) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); 64 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Sahure
Seated on a throne, the king is offered an ankh (hieroglyph " life" ) by a local god of the Coptite nome, whose double-falcon standard is carved above his head. Sahure wears the nemes headcloth and straight beard of a living pharaoh. The flaring hood of the uraeus, cobra goddess who protected kings, on his brow.); Egyptian, out of copyright
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Ankh Enthroned Funerary Nemes Old Kingdom Pharaoh Protection Statuette Upper Egypt Uraeus
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This print showcases the ancient Egyptian artwork titled "King Sahure and a Nome God" dating back to approximately 2458-2446 BC. Created during the reign of Sahure, a pharaoh from the 5th Dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, this gneiss sculpture stands at an impressive height of 64 cm and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The image depicts King Sahure seated on a majestic throne while being presented with an ankh, symbolizing life, by a local god representing the Coptite nome. Above his head, we can observe the intricately carved double-falcon standard associated with this deity. The king dons traditional regalia such as the nemes headcloth and straight beard typically worn by living pharaohs. Additionally, he wears a flaring hood adorned with the uraeus, symbolizing protection from Wadjet, the cobra goddess who safeguarded Egyptian kings. This remarkable statuette offers us insight into ancient Egyptian funerary practices and their belief in divine rulership. It serves as evidence of their intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that has captivated art enthusiasts for centuries. Through Bridgeman Images' fine art finder collection, viewers are able to appreciate this significant piece of African history—a testament to Egypt's rich cultural heritage—showcasing not only artistic skill but also religious symbolism intertwined within every stroke and carving.
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