Corner Relief Fragment with King Ptolemy II Philadelphos, Mehyet, and Onuris-Shu
Description
<p>The patron deities of ancient Samannud, the war and air god Onuris-Shu and his lioness-headed mate, Mehyet, are shown enthroned on the outer face of this block. Originally, a king would have stood before them presenting offerings. Both gods hold an ankh (life symbol) and a scepter: his is the was scepter (symbolizing prosperity and dominion), hers is a papyrus scepter. On the inner face of the block, a king presents a floral offering to the divine couple, but only part of Onuris-Shu's figure remains.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.5' rel='external'>Corner Relief Fragment with King Ptolemy II Philadelphos, Mehyet, and Onuris-Shu</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 22.5 tier-2
- Walters-id 8599 tier-2
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