Uraeus with Solar Disk

Medium: Bronze, gold

Geograhical Locations:

• Tuna el-Gebel, Egypt

Dates:305–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. (12.6 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 51.147.2

Image: 51.147.2_front_PS4.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gilt-bronze relief of uraeus with large sun-disk. Tang on base, suspension loop on reverse of disk. Obverse of body originally inlaid with glass; reverse decorated by incisions. Figure probably represents a deity. See description under 51.147.1 Condition: Inlay entirely lost. Only scattered portions of gold leaf preserved.

Brooklyn Museum