A TURQUOISE GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF A LION-HEADED GODDESS
A TURQUOISE GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF A LION-HEADED GODDESS

6TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

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A TURQUOISE GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF A LION-HEADED GODDESS
6TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
Perhaps Mehyt, the local goddess of the Abydos area, she strides forwards, her hands clenched at her sides, wearing a long robe and sun disc between horns and double feathers, on integral rectangular base, suspension loop at back, repaired, mounted
2.1/8 in. (5.2 cm.) high

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