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Gold pectoral inlaid with precious stones, including carnelian and lapis lazuli. The pectoral depicts two falcons standing on hieroglyphs reading 'nub', or gold. In between and behind the falcons are papyrus plants, and at top are two Eyes of Horus (wedjat-eyes) flanking a sun disc. The falcons are symbols of the king and the god Horus; the eyes offer protection.

Collection

Ancient Egypt

Inventory Number

5966

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Object Type

2-D object

Time of Origin

Middle Kingdom (Dyn. 12)

Measurements

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