Sun Disk 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)

Falcon pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold inlaid with lapis lazuli
XBP391010 Falcon pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, turquoise, carnelian & glass) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); width

Stela of the harpist Djedkhonsuiuefankh, Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period
XIR93798 Stela of the harpist Djedkhonsuiuefankh, Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period, (stuccoed & painted wood) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); height: 29.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR182668 Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR233276 Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Solar barque with Re-Horakhty, the benu bird and four other deities
XIR226122 Solar barque with Re-Horakhty, the benu bird and four other deities, from the Tomb of Sennedjem, The Workers Village

Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c. 924-889 BC (painted wood)
3432873 Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c.924-889 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); 23x18x3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Pectoral Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, c
3493071 Pectoral Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, c.1880 BC (gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli and turquiose) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC)

Cippus of Horus, 360-343 BC (meta-greywacke)
3526108 Cippus of Horus, 360-343 BC (meta-greywacke) by Egyptian 30th Dynasty (380-343 BC); 83.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Sarcophagus of Wennefer, 380-332 BC (granite)
3526134 Sarcophagus of Wennefer, 380-332 BC (granite) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 258 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara)

Relief depicting a striding sphinx, 1069-715 BC (limestone with traces of plaster
FIT66073 Relief depicting a striding sphinx, 1069-715 BC (limestone with traces of plaster & pugment) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 27x26x3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Stela depicting Tachenes praying before the god Re-Horakhty, 900 BC (painted wood)
BEN123191 Stela depicting Tachenes praying before the god Re-Horakhty, 900 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); Louvre, Paris

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

Egypt. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting God Ra
Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting God Ra with falcon head and sun disk

Ra. Temple of Hatshepsut. Egypt
Polychrome relief of Ra, sun god. Temple of Hatshepsut. New Kingdom. Eighteenth Dynasty. Egypt

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The "sun disk" holds immense significance in ancient Egyptian culture, serving as a powerful symbol of divine energy and protection. This amulet of the God Shu, dating back to the New Kingdom-Late Period, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and religious devotion of its time. Similarly, another amulet featuring the God Shu from the New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period demonstrates how this deity was revered across different eras. Intriguingly, a statuette depicting Wadjet or Sekhmet from the Late Period offers insight into the complex pantheon of Egyptian gods. These fierce goddesses were believed to possess protective qualities against evil forces. During the Second Intermediate Period, scarabs adorned with sun discs became popular talismans for good luck and rebirth. The scarab beetle's association with creation and resurrection made it an ideal choice for those seeking spiritual guidance. The falcon pectoral discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb exemplifies exquisite artistry combined with precious materials like gold and lapis lazuli. It serves as a testament to both royal opulence and reverence for solar deities. Depictions of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) receiving life-giving rays from Aten can be seen on stelae and reliefs from various periods. Akhenaten's radical monotheistic beliefs centered around worshiping Aten as the supreme deity brought about significant changes in religious practices during his reign. A stunning relief showcasing Re-Horakhty sailing on a solar barque alongside other deities highlights their roles in maintaining cosmic order according to ancient Egyptian cosmology. The painted wood stela belonging to Aafenmut provides valuable insights into funerary rituals during Egypt's Late Period. Its intricate details depict offerings being presented to ensure eternal life for this individual in the afterlife. Sithathoryunet's pectoral necklace bearing Senwosret II's name signifies the close connection between royalty and solar deities.