Statue of a Standard Bearer: Hor-nakht
Description
<p>Shown in the elaborate wig and gown of a New Kingdom courtier, Hor-nakht is depicted as a participant in a temple procession, carrying the standard of a ram-headed deity, perhaps Amen-re, in his left hand. The presence of an "ankh," or life sign, in his right hand is unusual for a statue that does not represent either a king or a god. In this case, it may be an item used in temple ceremonies. The statue's inscriptions request benefits for Hor-nakht from the gods Amen-re and Osiris, including life, prosperity, and health.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.105' rel='external'>Statue of a Standard Bearer: Hor-nakht</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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- Walters-AccNum 22.105 tier-2
- Walters-id 22462 tier-2
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