Head of Horus for attachment, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal leaf, H. 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.); W. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); D. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.), The head of the falcon god Horus is shown here wearing 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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Head, Horus, attachment, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal leaf, H, 11.9 cm, 4 11/16, W, 4.6, 1 13/16, D, 5 15/16, head, falcon god, shown, wearing, double crown, royal, symbolizes, union, Lower, Upper Egypt, highlights Horus, role, legitimate ruler, entire land
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