Aegis with the Head of Sekhmet

عنوان:

Aegis with the Head of Sekhmet

تاريخ المصدر:

ca. 945-715 BCE (Third Intermediate Period, 22nd-23rd Dynasty)

الوصف:

The collars worn by both Egyptian men and women were composed of two main parts: in front, a broad collar (called "wesekh") decorated with floral elements, and a v-shaped counterpoise (called "menat") falling behind the neck to balance the weight of the collar. Such a combination was not only used as decoration but also as a ritual instrument by holding the "menat" in the hand and rattling the beads of the collar. The three-dimensional depiction of "wesekh" and "menat" combined with a divine head became an important symbol. The head of a feline goddess atop this model collar indicates that it is intended as a personification of her powers, conveying in its decoration the ability of the lioness both to protect and to nourish the king. Her dual nature is evoked by her stern and watchful face on the front side, and by her representation as a mother suckling a young prince on the reverse. This precious object may have been produced for someone of the royal family.For the latest information about this object, ceremonial objects; collars (neckwear), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 22nd-23rd DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:

نوع المصدر:

gold, silver & jewelry

النوع (Raw):

كائنات أخرى

(EDM) النوع:

كائن

الموضوع:

Culture: Egyptian

المنشأ:

Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1924, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

مادة الأثر:

gold

المدى الزمني:

Dimensions: H: 2 11/16 x W: 2 9/16 x D: 2 11/16 in. (6.8 x 6.6 x 6.8 cm)

حقوق معيار دبلن كور:

Public Domain

المُعرِّف:

57.540

جزء من:

EGY, JWL
Ancient Art

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