Inlay Depicting a Falcon with Spread Wings, 4th century

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Inlay Depicting a Falcon with Spread Wings, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 4th century , From Egypt; Possibly from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu), Faience, H. cm (5 15/16 in.); D. cm (1/2 in.); L. 30 cm (11 13/16 in.), This falcon with spread wings holding a shen ring - on parly preserved here - represents the god Horus Behdety. The figure of this god generally hovers protectively over the head of a king

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Size: 5200px × 3900px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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