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Egyptian Art. Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Stele. King sac
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Egyptian Art. Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Stele. King sac
Egyptian Art. Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Stele. Relief we see a king sacrificing to Isis and Serapis. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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Ankh Ansata Antique Atef Bas Relief Body Bull Carlsberg Copenhagen Crux Deity Denmark Disk Divinities Divinity Egyptians Funerary Gift Glyptotek Goddess Gods Hellenistic Hieratic Hieroglyph Hieroglyphical Hieroglyphics Hieroglyphs Human Perspective Stele
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This stunning stele, hailing from the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt (332-30 BCE), is a testament to the rich cultural fusion that characterized the Hellenistic era. Housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark, this bas-relief showcases the reverence and syncretism of the Egyptian and Greek deities during this time. At the center, King Ptolemy, adorned with the Atef crown, offers a gift to the divine duo of Isis and Serapis. Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility, is depicted with her characteristic throne and the hieroglyph of an ankh, the symbol of life, in her hand. Serapis, a syncretic deity combining elements of Greek and Egyptian gods, is shown with the bull's head and the crux ansata, or the ankh with a looped handle, symbolizing eternal life and the cycle of rebirth. The intricate relief demonstrates the mastery of hieroglyphical and hieratic styles, with the human figures displaying a sense of depth and perspective that is unique to this period. The king's body language and the deities' expressions convey a sense of reverence and devotion, while the inclusion of flowers and other offerings adds to the funerary significance of the stele. This artifact is a reminder of the enduring influence of ancient Egyptian art and the syncretic traditions that shaped the cultural landscape of the Hellenistic world.
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