Sekhmet and Nefertum. The back support of this faience statue has prayers to Sekhmet, her husband Ptah and their son Nefertum for 'all life, health and graciousness of heart'. Late Dynastic Period 747-332 BC.

Nefertum and his mother, lion headed Sekhmet. Faience sculpture, Saite Period. The back-support of the deities forms a stela, the rear of which is inscribed with prayers to Sekhmet, her husband Ptah and their son Nefertum for 'all life, health and graciousness of heart'

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543714

Title

Sekhmet and Nefertum. The back support of this faience statue has prayers to Sekhmet, her husband Ptah and their son Nefertum for 'all life, health and graciousness of heart'. Late Dynastic Period 747-332 BC.

Object Type

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