May 14, 2010
Friday findings: bronze Sekhmet, Virtual Egyptian Museum
I think that this might possibly be one of the most beautiful Sekhmet faces ever. (Click on the picture to see it on its home site, the Virtual Egyptian Museum, and be sure to look at the other views of the piece as well.) This bronze from the Eighteenth Dynasty is so expressive, its features so fine and tender, almost wistful, it melts me every time I see it.
Dua Sekhmet — hail and praise to You!
Edited to add: In case clicking on the picture takes you to a page other than the Sekhmet figure, select “Full Collection” if it isn’t already highlighted, click on “By God,” then from the “Jump to…” pop-up menu select “Sakhmet.” The figure is “Bronze of Sakhmet seated, early Dyn. 18.” (The coding on the Museum site makes direct linking tricky.)