The head of the god Amun is a significant artifact from ancient Egypt, created during the reign of Tutankhamun, around 1336-1327 B.C. This sculpture was likely made for Karnak, Amun's great temple at Thebes, as part of Tutankhamun's restoration of the god's monuments that had been defaced or destroyed during the Amarna period. The head depicts the god Amun-Re, wearing the deity's distinctive crown topped by two tall feathers. A round sun disk rests between the feathers on the modius of the crown. The eyes of the statue are inlaid with white and black stone, which became popular in Third Intermediate Period hard stone statuary. Amun was a major ancient Egyptian deity who was revered as king of the gods. His cult reached Thebes, where he became the patron of the pharaohs by the reign…show more content… This symbolically locates Hornedjitef in the womb of the goddess, ready to experience rebirth into the next world. Most of the material that Hornedjitef had with him in his coffin was designed to guide him through the great journey to the afterlife, with star-maps and spells to aid his navigation and protection. The mummification of Hornedjitef and the detailed decoration of his coffins reflect the strong Egyptian belief in the afterlife and the measures taken to ensure the deceased person's successful transition into the next world. The process of mummification, spells, and elaborate coffins enabled them to travel to the next world. The inner coffin presents a striking contrast to the outer coffin in terms of decoration, showcasing the personalized nature of ancient Egyptian funerary practices for high-ranking religious officials like Hornedjitef. b. Hatnefer is an exceptionally fine example of ancient Egyptian funerary jewelry, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and deep religious convictions of the early New Kingdom
