Hathor emblem from a sistrum ca. 664–332 Late Period Both sides of this piece show a triangular-shaped frontal face with cow’s ears. The face is surrounded by a straight wig bound at intervals with horizontal ribbons. Underneath it is an elaborate collar composed of several rows of floral elements as well as tube and drop beads. On either side of the face is a uraeus with a tall crown. The crowns are damaged but can be reconstructed as the crown of Upper Egypt on one side and that of Lower Egypt on the piece depicts the so called Hathor emblem and was originally part of a sistr
Hathor emblem from a sistrum ca. 664–332 Late Period Both sides of this piece show a triangular-shaped frontal face with cow’s ears. The face is surrounded by a straight wig bound at intervals with horizontal ribbons. Underneath it is an elaborate collar composed of several rows of floral elements as well as tube and drop beads. On either side of the face is a uraeus with a tall crown. The crowns are damaged but can be reconstructed as the crown of Upper Egypt on one side and that of Lower Egypt on the piece depicts the so called Hathor emblem and was originally part of a sistrum, a musical instrument that was used in Hathor emblem from a sistrum. ca. 664–332 Faience. Late Period. From Egypt
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