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aegis

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Description

Solid-cast copper alloy aegis with the heads of Iusaas-Nebethetpet; extends into a counterpoise with an incised representation of Iwas and a Hathor cow; two suspension loops at the back.

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1 · hieroglyphic

English description

Note: Incised. Around goddess' head on front + vertical register down back

Connections

Deities Hathor

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA54006 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1915,0410.41 tier-2

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