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Corner Relief Fragment with King Ptolemy II Philadelphos, Mehyet, and Onuris-Shu
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
The patron deities of ancient Samannud, the war and air god Onuris-Shu and his lioness-headed mate, Mehyet, are shown enthroned on the outer face of this block. Originally, a king would have stood before them presenting offerings. Both gods hold an ankh (life symbol) and a scepter: his is the was scepter (symbolizing prosperity and dominion), hers is a papyrus scepter. On the inner face of the block, a king presents a floral offering to the divine couple, but only part of Onuris-Shu's figure remains.
Provenance
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Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/1951 | Treatment | other |
| 7/15/1959 | Treatment | cleaned; loss compensation |
| 7/20/1970 | Treatment | cleaned |
| 10/1/1998 | Examination | examined for exhibition |
| 1/30/2001 | Treatment | re-housed; stabilized |
Geographies
Egypt, Samannud (Sebennytos) (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 36 9/16 x W: 39 1/2 x D: 39 1/2 in. (92.8 x 100.4 x 100.4 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Accession Number
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22.5
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