Statuette of a ram, Late Period, Dynasty 26–4th century, 570–300 B.C., From Egypt, Brown stone (meta-arenite, that is, quartz-rich indurated sandstone), l. 23 cm (9in); h. 16.3 cm (6 3/8 in); d. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in), This small sculpture probably represents the sacred ram of Amun. It would have been part of the cult equipment of a temple for display or use in ritual. Small ritual statuary was frequently made of precious metals or bronze
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Statuette, ram, Late Period, Dynasty 26–4th century, 570–300 B.C, Egypt, Brown stone, meta-arenite, quartz-rich indurated sandstone, l, 23 cm, 9in, h, 16.3, 6 3/8, d, 6.4, 2 1/2, small, sculpture, represents, sacred ram, Amun, part, cult equipment, temple, display, ritual, Small ritual, statuary, frequently, precious metals, bronze
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