Horus of Buto by auntietk
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More from our trip to the Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City.
Stuff like this is why I got the Canon 70D. The camera is remarkable in low light, even at high ISOs.
According to the Nelson-Atkins website, this piece is as follows:
Horus of Buto
Probably Sais, northern Egypt
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.E.
Bronze
Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 44-64
Hoping to secure a favor or give thanks for one, a wealthy Egyptian commissioned this sculpture of Horus and dedicated it in his temple. Horus originally held in his right hand a sign of life, the ankh, and in his left, a scepter. He also wore a crown.
The round mane with delicately radiating hairs frames and draws attention to his face. It also covers a potentially awkward transition from a human neck to a lion's head. The upright posture suggests power and authority.
This lion-headed Horus, son of Wadjet, had his cult center in Buto, northern Egypt; his half-brother, Horus the Sky God, son of Isis, was more widely worshiped. He is portrayed as a hawk, to your right.
Comments (15)
FredNunes
This image sells the 70 D. Incredible.
Technomage_Aria
Marvelous photography!
Faemike55
fabulous photo and information
wysiwig
A wonderful air of mystery. Its as if he was created right out of the darkness.
LivingPixels
Great shot indeed!
beachzz
stunning; you are a master (mistress?) of shots like this!!!
Kordouane
A truly beautiful capture !!
durleybeachbum
Stunning!
T.Rex
Horus? Have they missed something, or confused something? The lion headed godess is Sekmet, godess of chaos and destruction. Nobody you would want to mess with, or get the name wrong with! My statue of her is locked in a chest of drawers so she son't come out and cause more troubles in my life! I just can't understand how a museum can miss this on! Beautiful photo! The dark and light areas sure bring out her character - the first thing I noticed when seeing the photo. Keep up the good work! :-)
auntietk
I'm quite sure the museum is not in error. I trust their expertise.
miwi
helanker
A really fantastic shot and mysterious looking too. Well done, my friend :)
RodS
This is a masterpiece in dark-on-dark photography, Tara! One can almost feel the smooth surface, and texture of the details (something the Nelson would probably frown on...LOL) on this beauty! Awesome photo!
Wolfenshire Online Now!
I like this.
TK0920
Wonderful low light shot, the camera was worth it! Enjoyed the comprehensive information as well, Nice work!! :)
moochagoo
You got it. Very good pharaonic atmosphere.