Sun Disc Collection

Painted Plume with Sun Disk Containing Winged Kheper Beetle, 24th-30th Dynasty (724-343 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Painted Plume with Sun Disk Containing Winged Kheper Beetle, 24th-30th Dynasty (724-343 BCE)

Fish Figurine Wearing a Horned Sun Disk, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Fish Figurine Wearing a Horned Sun Disk, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C

Amulet of the God Shu, Egypt, New Kingdom-Late Period, Dynasties 18-31 (about 1550-332 BCE)

Amulet of the God Shu, Egypt, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties 19-25 (about 1186-1069 BCE)

Statuette of Wadjet or Sekhmet, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE)

Scarab: Scarab Beetle with Sun Disc, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Horemheb and Hathor, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c. 1323-1295 BC
ANC218341 Horemheb and Hathor, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c.1323-1295 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) (detail of 218340) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Horemheb and Hathor, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c. 1323-1295 BC
ANC218340 Horemheb and Hathor, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c.1323-1295 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Cylinder seal with scorpion-man and modern impression, c
5049873 Cylinder seal with scorpion-man and modern impression, c.8th-7th century BC (quartz, crypto-crystalline) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold)
5672073 The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen)

The Ballyshannon Sun-Disc (gold)
1216260 The Ballyshannon Sun-Disc (gold) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Sheet gold disc probably worn as a button-cover or spangle)

The Ballyshannon Sun-Disc (gold)
1216259 The Ballyshannon Sun-Disc (gold) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); diameter: 5.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Hathor, Egypt, 18th Dynasty. A cow bearing the sun disk between her horns, Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Egyptian Papyrus of Queen Nejmet, c11th century BC. RA and Khepri in boat of the Sun-god drawn by the 12 gods of the hours of night with the infant sun and the Beetle-god of Creation

Scarab-beetle, God with Infant Sun and Sun-Disc below, c11th century BC. 21st Dynasty, Egyptian Papyrus of Queen Nejmet. Nodjmet was an ancient Egyptian noble lady of the late 20th-early 21st

Egyptian bronze, Aegis of RA with the Solar Disc, c590BC

Sculpture of worship of the sun-disc, 1st century
Sculpture of worship of the sun-disc in the Gandhara style, from the British Museums collection, 1st century

Egyptian grave-slab showing the cosmos
Egyptian grave-slab showing the solar boat carrying the Sun Disk with Ra holding an Ankh. Before the deceased stands Isis-Hathor, with a solar disk between cows horns

Limestone stela with a seated figure of Akhenaten, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1340 BC
Detail of limestone stela with a seated figure of Akhenaten, probably from Amarna, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1340 BC. This limestone stela illustrates the shift in religious beliefs

Egyptian relief of the bull-god Apis, bearing the sun-disc between its horns. From the Louvres collection

Egyptian relief of Akhenaten and Nefertiti holding their daughters, 14th century BC
Egyptian relief of Akhenaten (reigned 1353-1336 BC) and Nefertiti holding their daughters, under the rays of the sun-god Aten, 14th century BC

Image of the Egyptian creative myth from the Papyrus of Anhai, showing Shu (the god of air) supporting the boat of Khefri (the scarab-headed god of creation)

Detail of the papyrus of Queen Nejmet from her Book of the Dead, from Thebes. It show the rising sun-disc, the infant sun and the beetle who is the created beetle of becoming

Egyptian relief of the goddess Isis with cows horns and sun-disk headdress

Nefertiti and two of her daughters beneath the rays of the Sun-disk (Aten). A relief from El-Amarna, Egypt. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Limestone relief of a scarab beetle and vulture wings under a disk of the sun, Edfu, Egypt

Limestone relief at the Temple of Philae, Ancient Egyptian. Isis (centre), sister and wife of Osiris and principal goddess of the Egyptian pantheon

Golden throne of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, 18th dynasty, New Kingdom, 14th century BC. This panel is from the back of a throne belonging to the Pharaoh Tutankhamun (d c1323 BC)

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The "sun disc" holds immense significance in ancient Egyptian culture, serving as a symbol of power, protection, and divine connection. Dating back to the New Kingdom-Late Period (Dynasties 18-31), this amulet of the God Shu embodies the sun's life-giving energy. Similarly, during the New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, another amulet of Shu showcases his role as the solar deity. Intriguingly, a statuette from Egypt's Late Period (Dynasty 26) depicts either Wadjet or Sekhmet with a sun disc atop her head. This representation highlights their association with solar power and their protective nature. During the Second Intermediate Period, an exquisite scarab beetle adorned with a sun disc emerged as a potent symbol. Egyptians believed that wearing such scarabs would bring them good fortune and ward off evil forces. Horemheb and Hathor are immortalized in art within Horemheb's tomb during his reign (c. 1323-1295 BC). Their depictions showcase Hathor wearing a radiant sun disk headdress while offering blessings to Horemheb—a testament to their divine connection and royal authority. A cylinder seal featuring a scorpion-man further emphasizes how ancient Egyptians revered celestial bodies like the sun. The accompanying modern impression serves as evidence of its lasting impact on our understanding of their beliefs. Amongst precious treasures found in King Tutankhamen's tomb is his golden throne—its intricate design incorporates multiple symbols including the powerful sun disc. This demonstrates how even royalty sought solace in its symbolism. Beyond Egypt's borders lies Ireland’s Ballyshannon Sun-Disc—an awe-inspiring gold artifact reminiscent of those found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Its presence suggests possible cultural connections between distant civilizations regarding solar worship. Another captivating depiction comes from an 18th Dynasty artwork showcasing Hathor—the goddess associated with joy and love—wearing a sun disc headdress.