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Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess, c. 2950 BC (travertine (Egyptian alabaster))
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Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess, c. 2950 BC (travertine (Egyptian alabaster))
499891 Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess, c.2950 BC (travertine (Egyptian alabaster))
by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); 15.4x14.7x15.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: During the Predynastic Period statues of animals are much more common than those of humans. This statue of a frog stands at the beginning of a great tradition of animal sculpture in Egyptian art. The sculptor has shown great sensitivity to the natural banding of the stone, using it to enhance the roundness of the animals form.
Small frogs, mostly of faience, are among the most common votive offerings deposited at early temple sites. The frogs exact religious significance in the Predynastic Period is unknown, but in later times it was most often identified with Heqat, the goddess who assisted at childbirth.
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Late Naqada III Period (3100-2950 BC) to Early Dynastic Period, Early Dynasty 1 (2950-2573 BC)); Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
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© Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund / Bridgeman Images
Amphibian C03rd Faience Frog Statuette
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This print showcases the exquisite "Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess" dating back to approximately 2950 BC. Crafted from travertine, also known as Egyptian alabaster, this ancient artifact measures 15.4x14.7x15.5 cm and is currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. During the Predynastic Period in Egypt (c. 5000-c. 3100 BC), animal statues were more prevalent than those depicting humans. This particular sculpture marks the beginning of a rich tradition of animal sculptures in Egyptian art. The sculptor's skillful use of natural banding on the stone enhances the frog's rounded form, showcasing their sensitivity and mastery. In early temple sites, small frogs made mostly from faience were commonly offered as votive offerings. While their exact religious significance during the Predynastic Period remains unknown, they later became associated with Heqat -the goddess believed to assist during childbirth- in subsequent eras. The statue represents a significant period in Egyptian history known as Late Naqada III (3100-2950 BC) through Early Dynasty 1 (2950-2573 BC). Its acquisition by the Cleveland Museum was made possible through funding provided by Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund. Through this remarkable image captured by Bridgeman Images for Fine Art Finder, viewers can appreciate both the artistic brilliance and cultural significance embodied within this timeless representation of Heqat, an enduring symbol of fertility and protection throughout ancient Egypt's storied past.
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