Re Horakhty at The Art Institute of Chicgo, Illinois

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This bronze figure of a man with a hawk's head embodies Re-Horakhty (or Ra), the powerful Egyptian god of the sun who commanded the world's attention when Egypt was at its peak. Typically, objects like this majestic statuette were seen and admired by Greek traders or travelers during that era. Egyptian gods were often depicted with human bodies and animal heads, and here the god Re-Horakhty, a fusion of the solar gods Ra and Horus, is unmistakably identified by the hawk's head. The statuette's robust body and energetic stance perfectly illustrate the Egyptian artist's concept of the ideal male figure, exuding the vigor and power of Re-Horakhty to whom it would have been offered as a gift. Circa 1070-656 B.C. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit project initiated by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital library of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for everyone's access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.