Aegis of Bastet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.); W. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.); D. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.), The aegis is an object that comprises the bust of a deity with a broad collar below it. A menat, a counterpoise that hangs at the back of the neck, hangs behind the aegis and balances the weight of the heavy, elaborate collar on the chest
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Aegis, Bastet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 4.3 cm, 1 11/16, W, 3.7 7/16, D, 3.1 1/4, aegis, object, comprises, bust, deity, broad collar, menat, counterpoise, hangs, back, neck, balances, weight, heavy, elaborate, chest
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