This detailed relief depicts Pharaoh Akhenaten (14th century BC) and his queen, worshipping the Aten, the sun disk, whose rays extend down to touch the royal family with the gift of life. The piece is inspired by the distinctive Amarna Period of ancient Egypt, when art and religion were transformed under Akhenaten’s reign.
Historical Background
Akhenaten (r. c. 1353–1336 BC) broke with centuries of tradition by introducing the worship of the Aten as the sole god, making him one of history’s first known monotheists. He moved the capital to Amarna and introduced a new art style: elongated heads, slender bodies, and intimate family scenes — a dramatic shift from the rigid formality of earlier Egyptian art.
This relief captures that revolutionary spirit, showing the pharaoh and his family beneath the sun’s life-giving rays, in a style instantly recognizable as Amarna.
Product Details
Material: Internal stone core with a cold pottery surface, colored at high temperature to imitate the look of copper
Dimensions: 24 cm (H) × 16 cm (L) × 1.8 cm (W)
Design: Amarna-style relief of Akhenaten and his family worshipping the Aten
Care & Handling: The surface is delicate and can scratch easily. Do not use water or cleaning agents. Wipe gently with a dry cloth only to preserve the copper-like finish.
