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aegis

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Description

Silver aegis of Sekhmet, with part missing from one side. Fine detail on face and on collar; solar disk and uraeus on head. Reverse side pressed in to form design from sheet metal.

Connections

Deities Sekhmet

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA29500 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1879,0712.151 tier-2
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