<em>Inlay in the Form of a Figure of the God Shu Standing</em>, 525–30 B.C.E. Glass, 1 13/16 x 5/8 x 3/16 in. (4.6 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1130E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1130E_37.1127E_GRPA_cropped.jpg)

Inlay in the Form of a Figure of the God Shu Standing

Medium: Glass

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:525–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 13/16 x 5/8 x 3/16 in. (4.6 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.1130E

Image: CUR.37.1130E_37.1127E_GRPA_cropped.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Glass inlay (rear surface face is flat) representing, in relief, the god Shu standing on a flat plinth and facing left. He extends his right arm forwards, bent at the elbow. His left arm is vertical behind him. In his left arm he holds an object ( “ankh” ?). He wears a feather on his head. The figure was made in an open mold. It is translucent cobalt blue with irregular areas of opaque yellow on the head and wig. Condition: small chips; incrustation in hollows.

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