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aegis

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Description

Part of a solid-cast copper alloy aegis decorated with an incised representation of a Horus falcon with the double crown surrounded by papyrus flowers; plain back; frontal ridge.

Connections

Deities Horus

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA38225 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1881,0614.119 tier-2
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  • From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan.
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