This bonded bronze collection atop a pyramid base represents key gods of ancient Egyptian religion, which thrived from around 3000 BCE to the 4th century CE. Egyptian mythology was deeply connected to nature, kingship, and the afterlife, with each deity embodying cosmic forces.
Included are Amun, the hidden god of creation and kingship; Ra, the sun god and supreme deity; Anubis, the jackal-headed guardian of the dead and embalming; Bastet, the feline goddess of home, fertility, and protection; Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, and motherhood; Horus, the falcon-headed god of kingship and the sky; Isis, the powerful mother goddess of magic; Maat, the personification of truth and cosmic balance; Osiris, the ruler of the underworld; Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of war and healing; Sobek, the crocodile god of strength and protection; and Thoth, the ibis-headed god of wisdom and writing.
The pyramid base itself is a powerful symbol of Egyptian spiritual beliefs. Pyramids, such as those at Giza, were built as monumental tombs for pharaohs, reflecting their divine status and ensuring a successful journey to the afterlife. Their shape was associated with the sun's rays, symbolizing ascension to the heavens. The pyramid also embodies Ma’at, the cosmic order that governed life and the afterlife. Together with the gods, it reinforces themes of protection, kingship, and eternal existence.
This set beautifully captures the grandeur of ancient Egyptian spirituality, highlighting the connection between divine power, the afterlife, and the celestial order of the universe.