Falcon surmounting box for an animal mummy, 664–30

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Falcon surmounting box for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (4 13/16 in.); W. cm (1 3/4 in.); L. cm (4 7/8 in.), The falcon god Horus stands with his wings swept back. He wears the double crown of Egypt, a royal crown that symbolizes the union of Lower and Upper Egypt, and highlights Horus’ role as the legitimate ruler of the entire land

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

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