Lot Essay
Wadjit was associated with Lower Egypt and was considered to be the protector of pharaohs. For a similar example from Tell el-Fara'in now in Bologna see p. 217 in Baines and Málek, Atlas of Ancient Egypt.
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF WADJIT
LATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXVI, 664-525 B.C.
The lioness-headed goddess is seated on a throne decorated with a feather pattern, wearing a tripartite wig with uraeus above, 9 15/16in. (25.2cm.) high
LATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXVI, 664-525 B.C.
The lioness-headed goddess is seated on a throne decorated with a feather pattern, wearing a tripartite wig with uraeus above, 9 15/16in. (25.2cm.) high