aegis, Sachmet, This small but very detailed amulet in the form of an aegis (collar-shaped attribute) probably shows the head of the lion goddess Sechmet. A sun disc has been placed on its head with a uraeus in front and the two slips of the godwit are visible under the moons. In addition to the head, two falcon's are placed on the upper edge of the collar. An aegis is characterized by the semicircular flower collar. The copy contains five bands of two alternating motifs. This object was used as a ritual jewel and could be hung from a chain by the hanging eye at the back. The real, larger
aegis, Sachmet, This small but very detailed amulet in the form of an aegis (collar-shaped attribute) probably shows the head of the lion goddess Sechmet. A sun disc has been placed on its head with a uraeus in front and the two slips of the godwit are visible under the moons. In addition to the head, two falcon's are placed on the upper edge of the collar. An aegis is characterized by the semicircular flower collar. The copy contains five bands of two alternating motifs. This object was used as a ritual jewel and could be hung from a chain by the hanging eye at the back. The real, larger bronze aegis, however, played an important role in the worship of Egyptian goddesses. (FM), ornament, gold, x cm, Third Intermediate Period or Late Period 525-1070 BC, Egypt
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