Relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra
Title
Relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_D0_650_0014
Description
Detailed view of a relief carving depicting the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra. The scarab beetle, on the left, is a representation of the god Khepri, who was associated with the rising sun and the concept of rebirth. The figure on the right, with the head of a ram, is a depiction of the sun god Ra, often shown with a solar disk on his head.
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Format
Glass slide.
Type
Original Format
Glass slide.
Collection
Citation
Steele, Lawrence E., “Relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6139.