Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · jewelry
Thoth-Baboon
Description
<p>The patron of scribes and deity of wisdom, Thoth was associated with the sun and the moon, traditionally the two "eyes" of the celestial-god Horus. The baboon, identified with Thoth, here holds a sacred Wedjat-eye, the so-called Eye of Horus, which symbolizes legitimate kingship, the structured universe, and life. This carefully formed baboon holds the eye in front of his chest with his left hand below and the right above.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.1543' rel='external'>Thoth-Baboon</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 48.1543 tier-2
- Walters-id 5829 tier-2
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