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Published / Exhibited Egyptian Bronze Ram-Headed Aegis

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Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A cast-bronze aegis of spectacular form depicting a finely-detailed ram's head with horns curving around the ears and towards the mouth, a characteristic indicative of the god Amon (also Amun, Amen, Ammon). The nicely-proportioned ram head exhibits tab-shaped ears protruding behind lateral eyes, a tapered snout with slit-form nostrils, and a rough base atop the head where a sizable Atef Crown would have projected upwards at one time. Below the vertically-striped lappets is a grand wesekh broad collar with faint remains of elaborately-arranged bead strands etched on top. An exposed socketing shaft on the verso suggests this was placed atop a pole before being left as a votive offering. Size: 2.25" L x 2.71" W x 3.82" H (5.7 cm x 6.9 cm x 9.7 cm); 7.2" H (18.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Amon, a prominent deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, was often depicted as a man with a ram's head or as a full ram. Revered as the "hidden one" or "the great unseen," Amon was associated with mystery, fertility, and air. Over time, his significance grew, and during the New Kingdom, he became part of the powerful triad of gods at Thebes, where his worship reached its zenith, emphasizing his role as a creator and sustainer of life.

According to author Manfred Lurker, vice-chairman of the Research Circle for Symbolism in Salzburg, Germany, "Amun, together with his wife Amaunet, is mentioned in the Pyramid Texts as a primeval god, but after the Eleventh Dynasty he seems to appear as a god of Thebes. The Egyptians interpreted his name as 'the hidden one', for he was the effective force in the invisible wind. Also, because of a derivation from the Libyo-Berber language 'aman', i.e. water, it is believed that Amun as primeval creator god was chiefly worshipped as a goose. Generally the ram with curved horns is regarded as his sacred animal, a reference to his aspect as a god of fertility (ithyphallic representations of him as Amun-Min also indicated this)." (Lurker, Manfred. "The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary." Thames & Hudson, London, 1980, pp. 25-26)

Manfred Lurker also explains how, "The imprecise term 'aegis' refers to a collar-like necklace which was regarded as a symbol of protection. In the Book of the Dead there is a spell for the 'collar of gold which is placed around the neck of the transfigured spirit on the day of burial'. These collars are often decorated with the head of a falcon or a uraeus. The placing in position of the collar is a symbolic expression for being encompassed by the arms of the god . . . Jewellery collars with the head of a god or goddess are also called an aegis. On the lids of mummy cases and stone sarcophagi instead of a collar there can appear a representation of a vulture with outstretched wings which has the same meaning; the sarcophagus of Tuthmosis I is an example." (Lurker, Manfred. "The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary." Thames & Hudson, London, 1986, p. 24)

Exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) from 1986 to 1991; in the University of Arizona Museum of Art, October 1993 to December 1993; and in the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), California State University, San Bernardino from 1996 to 2023, reference number EL01.120.1996.

Published in Dr. Gerry D. Scott III. "Temple, Tomb and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities from the Harer Family Trust Collection." University of California Press, 1992, p. 61, fig. 33a.

Cf. The Brooklyn Museum, accession number 16.580.175

Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA; Exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) from 1986 to 1991; in the University of Arizona Museum of Art, October 1993 to December 1993; and in the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), California State University, San Bernardino from 1996 to 2023, reference number EL01.120.1996; Published in "Temple, Tomb, and Dwelling", fig. 33a

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Condition

Losses to crown as well as areas of proper left side and verso as shown. Abrasions and earthen deposits, with softening to some finer details, and small nicks in scattered areas, otherwise in great condition. Wonderful patina throughout.