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Wonderful Things Art
Authentic Reproductions of Ancient Egyptian Art by Natalie Watson
About the Artwork
Reproduction of a detail from a 20th Dynasty hieratic papyrus found in a tomb near Medinet Habu.
Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing, is shown in his baboon form holding an Eye of Horus symbol. This refers to an ancient myth describing a battle between Horus and Set in which Horus´ right eye was torn out. Thoth magically restored Horus' eye, at which point it was given the name “Wadjet” meaning “whole”.
Reproduction Details
Object Type
Papyrus
Date
Dynasty 20
Findspot
Medinet Habu
Current Location
British Museum
People
Deities
Thoth (Djhutey)
Art Ref
DP012
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