Khnum Statue - Handcrafted in Egypt Sekhmet Wall Plaque the fabric folds are rendered

the fabric folds are rendered with a sharp precision that suggests the weight of heavy wool rather than the lightness of myth

also called Bast

often found in Egyptian art

The Metternich Stela is believed to have been commissioned by a priest named Esatum during the Thirtieth Dynasty to be a part of the public part of a temple

Height: 23cm / 9 inches

Khnum Statue - Handcrafted in Egypt Sekhmet Wall Plaque the fabric folds are renderedKhnum is an ancient Egyptian deity, often associated with creation, water, and fertility. He was primarily worshipped as the god of the Nile River, particularly the source of the Nile, which the Egyptians considered vital for their survival due to its role in irrigation and agriculture. Khnum was also linked to the annual flooding of the Nile, which deposited fertile silt on the riverbanks, allowing the Egyptians to grow their crops. This association