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Statuette of Amun

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A bronze statuette of Amun, primeval god, reflection of the supreme god, "the hidden one", venerated mainly in Thebes, where he formed a triad together with Mut and Khonsu. He is shown standing up, with the left leg and arm moved forward, originally holding a scepter now missing. The two feathers of the crown he is wearing are also missing. He is wearing a short skirt (shendit) and a false beard.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

2072

Dating

LATE PERIOD

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

FIGURINE/STATUETTE

Material

BRONZE

Technique

CASTING; SOLDERED

Height

22.7 cm

Width

6.4 cm

Depth

9.3 cm

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