The sacred geese of Amun

The sacred geese of Amun

This small votive statue depicts sacred geese of Amun sitting on a limestone pedestal. There are a total of nine birds of different sizes: two large, three medium, and four small geese. They are very close to each other and together occupy the entire upper surface of the pedestal. On the front of the pedestal is an inscription identifying the object as a votive gift.

Present location PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM
Inventory number 4544
Dating RAMESSES II/USERMAATRE-SETEPENRE
Archaeological Site DEIR EL-MEDINAH ?
Category ANIMAL/HYBRID FIGURINE
Material LIMESTONE
Technique PAINTED; SCULPTURED
Height 7.5 cm
Width 17.2 cm
Depth 11.5 cm


Translation
"[1] Made by the relief sculptor of Amun in the "Place of Truth", Keni the justified. He says: Permanence and duration for the geese of Amun."

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