Silver Sekhmet
Contempo
2025
Cast aluminum, painted and hand-polished
H: 10 cm (4 in)
Ancient Original
Egyptian, Late Period, ca. 1069 B.C - 664 B.C.
Faience
H: 8 cm (3.2 in)
Description
This aluminum, silver-colored statuette represents Sekhmet, Egyptian goddess of war and healing. The statuette is heavy in hand, cast of solid aluminum. The intricate detailing brings out the goddess's fierce gaze and majestic demeanor, symbolizing resilience, courage, and divine protection.
The original statuette is a unique and highly impressive due to the preservation of its details and of the delicate faience which typically cracks or chips over thousands of years. She carries on her head the double crown of Egypt, the Peshent, representing Upper and Lower Egypt, decorated with the royal cobra. Sekhmet depicted by her lion's head & shows her long mane divided across her shoulders with a full-length dress.
One hand is outstretched, the other closed. She sits on an openwork block throne, decorated on each side with snakes representing the stellar decans & an ank symbol is inscribed on the back. There is a loop for suspension behind her head.
Contempo
2025
Cast aluminum, painted and hand-polished
H: 10 cm (4 in)
Ancient Original
Egyptian, Late Period, ca. 1069 B.C - 664 B.C.
Faience
H: 8 cm (3.2 in)
Description
This aluminum, silver-colored statuette represents Sekhmet, Egyptian goddess of war and healing. The statuette is heavy in hand, cast of solid aluminum. The intricate detailing brings out the goddess's fierce gaze and majestic demeanor, symbolizing resilience, courage, and divine protection.
The original statuette is a unique and highly impressive due to the preservation of its details and of the delicate faience which typically cracks or chips over thousands of years. She carries on her head the double crown of Egypt, the Peshent, representing Upper and Lower Egypt, decorated with the royal cobra. Sekhmet depicted by her lion's head & shows her long mane divided across her shoulders with a full-length dress.
One hand is outstretched, the other closed. She sits on an openwork block throne, decorated on each side with snakes representing the stellar decans & an ank symbol is inscribed on the back. There is a loop for suspension behind her head.
Contempo
2025
Cast aluminum, painted and hand-polished
H: 10 cm (4 in)
Ancient Original
Egyptian, Late Period, ca. 1069 B.C - 664 B.C.
Faience
H: 8 cm (3.2 in)
Description
This aluminum, silver-colored statuette represents Sekhmet, Egyptian goddess of war and healing. The statuette is heavy in hand, cast of solid aluminum. The intricate detailing brings out the goddess's fierce gaze and majestic demeanor, symbolizing resilience, courage, and divine protection.
The original statuette is a unique and highly impressive due to the preservation of its details and of the delicate faience which typically cracks or chips over thousands of years. She carries on her head the double crown of Egypt, the Peshent, representing Upper and Lower Egypt, decorated with the royal cobra. Sekhmet depicted by her lion's head & shows her long mane divided across her shoulders with a full-length dress.
One hand is outstretched, the other closed. She sits on an openwork block throne, decorated on each side with snakes representing the stellar decans & an ank symbol is inscribed on the back. There is a loop for suspension behind her head.
Creation
The creation of the contempo starts with research into authentic masterpieces, allowing Antico Contempo to determine how antiques can be thoughtfully reimagined through a contemporary lens. Every piece is examined to identify its unique qualities and what processes are required for adaptation.
High-resolution 3D scans are captured using structured light and infrared sensing, with real-time refinements made to preserve surface nuances and structural integrity. The raw data is reworked to create watertight, workshop-ready meshes.
Through a meticulous back-and-forth process of digital sculpting, 3D printing, and casting and molding, Antico Contempo creates a physical art piece that combines aesthetics of both the ancient and contemporary world.
