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It has been suggested that the central figure is Hatmehyt, goddess of Mendes, with the fish tail as her attribute.
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CIRCA 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN SANDSTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT
CIRCA 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
In raised relief with a procession of two deities to the right (remains of a third in front), each holding an ankh (life)-sign down by their side, carrying a papyrus sceptre in front, wearing broad collars and long close-fitting tunics, the central figure with 'fish tail' attribute at back of her head, traces of red and black pigment, repaired, mounted
29½ x 28 3/8 in. (75 x 72 cm.)
CIRCA 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
In raised relief with a procession of two deities to the right (remains of a third in front), each holding an ankh (life)-sign down by their side, carrying a papyrus sceptre in front, wearing broad collars and long close-fitting tunics, the central figure with 'fish tail' attribute at back of her head, traces of red and black pigment, repaired, mounted
29½ x 28 3/8 in. (75 x 72 cm.)
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