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 |