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aegis

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Description

Three fragments of an aegis made of copper alloy (hollow cast and corroded), Isis-headed, eyes once inlaid (now missing), wearing diadem of uraei, hole in top, hawk-headed collar terminals, much corroded and damaged, two suspension loops on back.

Connections

Deities Isis

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA11124 tier-2
  • BM-Registration .11124 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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