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Source Description
Shu, the son of the creator and sun god in the Heliopolitan creation myth, represents the principle of air. Together with his consort, Tefnut- the principle of moisture, as well as Geb (earth) and Nut (sky), he was one of the first deities. Shu was responsible for separating Geb and Nut and securing the space of the universe; therefore he also represented the life principle. Amulets of Shu became popular in the Late Period. This amulet represents Shu in his standardized form. He is kneeling on his right knee with his left knee drawn up. Both arms are raised (to lift up the sky), and he wears a long wig and a pleated kilt.
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Document identity
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37259
label
Shu
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title
Shu
description
Shu, the son of the creator and sun god in the Heliopolitan creation myth, represents the principle of air. Together with his consort, Tefnut- the principle of moisture, as well as Geb (earth) and Nut (sky), he was one of the first deities. Shu was responsible for separating Geb and Nut and securing the space of the universe; therefore he also represented the life principle. Amulets of Shu became popular in the Late Period. This amulet represents Shu in his standardized form. He is kneeling on his right knee with his left knee drawn up. Both arms are raised (to lift up the sky), and he wears a long wig and a pleated kilt.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
ca. 664-343 BCE (Late Period, 26th-30th dynasty)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Ceramics
figurines
amulets
amulet-pendant
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5
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import
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cm
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3.2
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1.8
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1.5
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H: 1 1/4 x W: 11/16 x D: 9/16 in. (3.2 x 1.75 x 1.5 cm)
Source extras
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Egyptian
dynasty
26th-30th Dynasty
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Egyptian faience with pale blue glaze
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6182
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EGY
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none
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