Royal Egyptian Artifact – "رمسيس الثاني" (Ramsīs Al-Thānī) – "Ramses II" (pharaonic schist)

story :

He was the Pharaoh of Pharaohs, the Living God whose name echoed across the ages. Ramses II, the Great, who held the heart of Egypt in his hands for sixty-six years. His reign was an era of endless glory, of conquests, temples, and monuments, a king who bent the world to his will.

Yet in the shadows of his victories, the question remains: was Ramses II a god among men, or a man driven by the desire to become one? His likeness carved into stone and chiseled into the walls of mighty temples stands as a testament to his eternal ambition—yet the true soul of the king remains hidden, beneath layers of time.

The Battle of Kadesh, the grand monuments, the grandiose temples built in his honor—were they mere echoes of a man seeking immortality, or the marks of a ruler who truly believed he could defy the gods?

Even his final resting place, the grand tomb in the Valley of the Kings, carries whispers of his power. Some say that his tomb is not just a burial site, but a doorway—one that leads to a kingdom where Ramses still reigns, his spirit undisturbed by the hands of time. Others speak of the great king’s curse, a warning to those who seek to understand the depths of his greatness.

Material:

Pharaonic schist:

Refers to a variety of metamorphic stones widely used by the ancient Egyptians from 3100 to 30 BC. This stone is characterized by its layered composition, which facilitates its shaping and carving. Schist is composed of minerals such as mica, chlorite, and talc, giving it a lustrous sheen and a smooth surface. These qualities made it a valuable material for fine sculptures, ritual objects, and funerary items. The ancient Egyptians preferred schist for its ability to support intricate carvings, making it a prime material for temple statues, stelae, and tomb artifacts, which often held religious significance.

DIMENSIONS:

L: 2.4   inches

D: 2.4  inches

H: 5.5  inches

weight: 0.7  lb