Aegis of Bastet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (1 11/16 in.); W. cm (1 7

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Aegis of Bastet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (1 11/16 in.); W. cm (1 7/16 in.); D. cm (1 1/4 in.), The aegis is an object that comprises the bust of a deity with a broad collar below it. A menat, a counterpoise that hangs at the back of the neck, hangs behind the aegis and balances the weight of the heavy, elaborate collar on the chest

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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