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Thoth in the Form of a Baboon with Udjat Eye
664-525 BC (Late Period; Saite)
Egyptian faience with light blue glaze
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
Thoth was worshipped as the god of wisdom, but also as the moon god. Here, he holds the left so-called Udjat eye in his hands, which symbolizes the moon, while the right Udjat eye symbolizes the solar god.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
| 2003-2004 | Faience: The Colors of the Heavens. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore; The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/1962 | Treatment | other |
| 7/23/1998 | Examination | examined for condition |
| 4/30/2003 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 2 1/2 x W: 1 1/4 x D: 1 in. (6.3 x 3.2 x 2.6 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
48.475