Amuletic aegis of Bastet or Sakhmet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1070–664 BC, From Egypt, Gold, Egyptian blue, H. 2.5 cm (1 in.): W. 2 cm (13/16 in.), This small piece represents a so called aegis, which is a protective element that combines a broad collar with the head of a deity. The broad collar was a common jewellery item that consisted of several rows of beads and was worn on the chest
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Amuletic aegis, Bastet, Sakhmet, Third Intermediate Period, ca, 1070–664 BC, Egypt, Gold, Egyptian blue, H, 2.5 cm, 1, W, 2, 13/16, small, piece, represents, aegis, protective element, combines, broad collar, head, deity, common jewellery, item, consisted, several rows, beads, worn, chest
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