Falcon in double crown, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); W. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); L. 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.), The falcon god Horus stands with his wings swept back. He wears the double crown of Egypt, a royal crown that symbolizes the union of Lower and Upper Egypt, and highlights Horus’ role as the legitimate ruler of the entire land
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Falcon, double crown, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 13.2 cm, 5 3/16, W, 3.8, 1 1/2, L, 9.1, 3 9/16, falcon, god, Horus, stands, wings swept, back, wears, royal, symbolizes, union, Lower, Upper Egypt, highlights Horus, role, legitimate ruler, entire land
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