Scarab with Hathor emblem, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); h. 0.6 cm (1/4 in), The Hathor emblem at the center of this scarab has a tall striated element on top of her head. Some have thought this is derived from a fringe of hair – like a cow’s – seen on early Bat symbols, others have interpreted it as a low reed crown
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Scarab, Hathor emblem, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca, 1550–1425 B.C, Egypt, Faience, L, 1.7 cm, 11/16, w, 1.2, 1/2, h, 0.6, 1/4, Hathor, emblem, center, scarab, tall striated, element, top, head, thought, derived, fringe, hair, cow, –, early Bat, symbols, interpreted, low reed, crown
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