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Offering stele for the god Ptah and his wife Sakhmet. 1305-1
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Offering stele for the god Ptah and his wife Sakhmet. 1305-1
Offering stele for the god Ptah and his wife Sakhmet. Limestone. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. 1305-1196 BC. Temple of Ptah. Memphis, Egypt. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
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This exquisite limestone offering stele dates back to the 19th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, around 1305-1196 BC. Discovered in the Temple of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt, this artifact is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the New Kingdom period. The stele depicts the deities Ptah and his wife Sakhmet, both revered gods in Egyptian mythology. Ptah, the god of craftsmen, artisans, and creation, is shown in the left half of the stele, wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt and a false beard. His hands are raised in a gesture of offering, holding an ankh, the symbol of life, and a scepter. The hieroglyphic inscription above his head reads "Ptah, Lord of Ma'at, the Great God." Sakhmet, the goddess of war, healing, and protection, is depicted on the right side of the stele. She is shown as a lioness-headed goddess, a fierce and powerful representation of her divine nature. Her hands are also raised in offering, holding an ankh and a disc, symbolizing the sun and the moon. The hieroglyphic inscription above her head reads "Sakhmet, Lady of Heqanakht, the Great Goddess." The offering scene on the stele suggests that it was used in religious rituals to present offerings to the deities, ensuring their continued protection and blessings. This beautiful artifact is now housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it continues to inspire awe and fascination among visitors from around the world.
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