This gilded wooden statuette represents the god Shu in the form of a mummy, with a double pumie headdress. He has a typical Osiris beard, painted black, as are his eyes and eyebrows.
This gilded wooden statuette represents the god Shu in the form of a mummy, with a double pumie headdress. He has a typical Osiris beard, painted black, as are his eyes and eyebrows. - 22333
This headrest incorporates in its design the idea of the ruler's head being lifted skywards by Shu, the god of the atmosphere. It is made up of two pieces held together by a wooden peg, stopped at the sides by two gold nails. The lions symbolise the mountains of the eastern and western horizon.
This headrest incorporates in its design the idea of the ruler's head being lifted skywards by Shu, the god of the atmosphere. It is made up of two pieces held together by a wooden peg, stopped at the sides by two gold nails. The lions symbolise the mountains of the eastern and western horizon. - 21716
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu.
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu. - 32090
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu.
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu. - 32091
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu.
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu. - 32092
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu.
Amenhotep IV The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu. - 32093
The sovereign is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu.
The sovereign is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power. On his wrists and arms appears the 'didactic name' of Aton. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolising the god Shu. - 32095
The decorative motif of the breastplate is three scarabs set in gold and surmounted by several discs symbolising the sun and moon. The counterweight depicts a kneeling deity, possibly Heh or Shu.
The decorative motif of the breastplate is three scarabs set in gold and surmounted by several discs symbolising the sun and moon. The counterweight depicts a kneeling deity, possibly Heh or Shu. - 21517
The decorative motif of the breastplate is three scarabs set in gold and surmounted by several discs symbolising the sun and moon. The counterweight depicts a kneeling deity, possibly Heh or Shu.
The decorative motif of the breastplate is three scarabs set in gold and surmounted by several discs symbolising the sun and moon. The counterweight depicts a kneeling deity, possibly Heh or Shu. - 21518
Amenhotep IV, Amenophis IV Shows the upper part of the colossal statue of Amenhotep IV. The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power, the heqa sceptre and the scourge. On the wrists and arms are cartouches with the name of the solar disc. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolic of the god Shu; pleated skirt; he wears the nemes, the classical pharaoh's headscarf, with the uraeus on his forehead.
Amenhotep IV, Amenophis IV Shows the upper part of the colossal statue of Amenhotep IV. The ruler is depicted standing there. His arms are folded and his hands clasp the insignia of pharaonic power, the heqa sceptre and the scourge. On the wrists and arms are cartouches with the name of the solar disc. Above the king's head appear the two feathers symbolic of the god Shu; pleated skirt; he wears the nemes, the classical pharaoh's headscarf, with the uraeus on his forehead. - 32094
Upper fragment of a colossal statue of Akhenaten. The ruler is depicted standing, with his arms crossed over his chest. In his hands he holds the insignia of pharaonic power, the sceptre and the scourge (heqa and nekhekh). He wears a nemes smooth at the top and decorated at the end and a false beard; on his forehead is the uraeus, while on the top of his head is visible the base of the four feathers of the god Shu. On the wrists and arms are pairs of cartouches inscribed with the didactic name of Aton. The facial features are characteristic of Amarnian portraiture: elongated face, almond-shaped eyes and full lips.
Upper fragment of a colossal statue of Akhenaten. The ruler is depicted standing, with his arms crossed over his chest. In his hands he holds the insignia of pharaonic power, the sceptre and the scourge (heqa and nekhekh). He wears a nemes smooth at the top and decorated at the end and a false beard; on his forehead is the uraeus, while on the top of his head is visible the base of the four feathers of the god Shu. On the wrists and arms are pairs of cartouches inscribed with the didactic name of Aton. The facial features are characteristic of Amarnian portraiture: elongated face, almond-shaped eyes and full lips. - 20634

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