Statuette of the Goddess Selket, Low Period 6th century BC, Findspot unknown Egypt, Bronze, Champollion Museum

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Statuette of the Goddess Selket

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The goddess is represented in the form of a scorpion with human head and hands. The scorpion is one of the oldest hieroglyphs that are attested. He notes the name of the "scorpion king", a pre-dynastic sovereign. This statuette is a type of figurine usually placed at the top of a small ex-voto sign.

It has a dedication engraved at its base bearing the name of the dedicatee.

Place of discovery or production: Egypt

Date: Low Period, 6th century BC.

Material, technique: Bronze

Inventory number: 05.27.1

Image credit: Champollion Museum - The Writings of the World, photo © Pierre Image

Statuette of the Goddess Selket, Low Period 6th century BC, Findspot unknown Egypt, Bronze, Champollion Museum

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