The Goddess Meret Shemau
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Object Label
Images of the goddess Meret Shemau (“Meret of the Southern Lands”) are recognizable from the curl at the end of her hairdo and her distinctive gesture of greeting or clapping. Depictions of divine rituals show Meret Shemau as a chantress. This scene, when complete, probably depicted her greeting the king as he ran a ceremonial race.
Caption
The Goddess Meret Shemau, ca. 1514–1493 B.C.E.. Limestone, 9 9/16 x 12 7/8 in. (24.3 x 32.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc., 86.226.15. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
The Goddess Meret Shemau
Date
ca. 1514–1493 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Place made: Thebes (Karnak), Egypt
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
9 9/16 x 12 7/8 in. (24.3 x 32.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number
86.226.15
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