Apis Bull with Sun Disk

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The Walters Art Museum
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The Walters Art Museum
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Title:
Apis Bull with Sun Disk
Date:
5th-4th century BCE (Late Period)
Description:
The Apis bull is shown with an ornamented saddle-cloth, a winged scarab, and a vulture with spread wings on his back. He wears a sun disc and uraeus to signify his divinity.For the latest information about this object, figurines; statuettes, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Twenty-sixth DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Type:
figurines
Type (Narrower):
Sculptures
Type (Broader):
Object
Subject:
Culture: Egyptian
Provenance:
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Medium:
bronze
Extent:
Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 1 9/16 x D: 4 5/8 in. (12.7 x 4 x 11.7 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
54.414
Is part of:
EGY
Ancient Art
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