Granite gneiss ram of Amun
A figure of King Taharqa stands between the ram’s folded legs, symbolically placed under its divine protection.
From Temple T at Kawa, Late Period/Napatan, 25th Dynasty (about 680 BC).*
*From information plate next to the statue
Gneiss picture!
HaHa
I suppose one good thing about such things having been stolen from where they belong is that nutters are less likely to be able to smash them up (thinking of current events elsewhere).
Not all of the items are stolen, some have been donated!
Hmm… “Donated” by ‘The People’ or donated by some rich self-appointed ruler types looking for favours?
Every situation different of course, but my scepticosm and disdain only strengthens as I age.
Well look on the bright side. Going back to your original comment, at least the art and history of those ancient cultures is preserved for future generations.
I hope so.
That’s a big ram! I wonder if there is a symbolic lamb looking after me? Some days I think it could more like a silly ass
I couldn’t possibly comment on that
The occult connection is never far away.
This is our heritage…