Case for an animal mummy topped by a falcon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); W. 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); L. 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.), The falcon god Horus stands with his wings swept back. He has a prominent beak, large rounded eyes, and a strong brow, which supports the double crown of Egypt. This royal crown symbolizes the union of Lower and Upper Egypt, and highlights Horus’ role as the legitimate ruler of the entire land
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Case, animal mummy topped, falcon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 13.4 cm, 5 1/4, W, 4.9, 1 15/16, L, 21.2, 8 3/8, god, Horus, stands, wings swept, back, prominent beak, large rounded, eyes, strong brow, supports, double crown, royal, symbolizes, union, Lower, Upper Egypt, highlights Horus, role, legitimate ruler, entire land
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