God's throne supported by two striding lions

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332–30 B.C. · cupreous metal · Egyptian Art

This throne has fittings for a separate statuette of a seated god. The lions forming the sides of the seat and the kneeling god heh holding notched reeds insignaling long rule are associated with royalty, and indicate Harpokrates or another god with royal stature would have been seated on the throne.

Artist

Unknown

Date

332–30 B.C.

Medium

cupreous metal

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Lily S. Place, 1923