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Khnum

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Description

<p>Khnum holds a whip in his right hand. The inscription says that this votive figure was dedicated by King Psametik. As in large scale Egyptian granite standing or striding figures, there is no space between the legs, and the arms are kept close to the body. The headdress has broken off.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.342' rel='external'>Khnum</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[On front and side of base] Khnum give life (to) Psametik, son of Dhuty (Thoth).

Connections

Deities Khnum

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.342 tier-2
  • Walters-id 8061 tier-2
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