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Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet of Shu, God of the Sky browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Pre AD 1000: Item # 638699
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Shu was one of the earliest gods in Egyptian mythology. His history is best outlined in the Heliopolitan creation myth, in which he is the father of the sky god, Nut, and the earth god, Geb. Nut and Geb became lovers and held the sky and Earth together without room for the sun or moon to move through the air. In irritation, Ra, the god of the sun, ordered Shu to intervene. Shu did so, and he bore Nut above his head while kneeling on the body of Geb, therefore separating the lovers and creating the Earth and Sky as the Egyptians viewed it. Accordingly, he is portrayed in art in a kneeling posture with his arms over his head to keep the lovers apart.
AGE: Ptolemaic Egypt, ca. 332 - 30 B.C. CONDITION: In excellent shape, rendered kneeling in profile in faience turned a lovely chocolate brown. DIMENSIONS: 5/8" tall (1.59 cm) |
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