Fragment of cartonnage from a coffin. This shows the goddess Wadjyt and Nekhbet holding knives. Wadjyt was a cobra goddess linked with the uraeus (protective royal snake). She often takes the form of a lioness goddess and was known as the 'Eye of Re' or 'She of the Papyrus'. she was a symbol for Lower Egypt.Nekhbet symbolised Upper Egypt and was a vulture goddess. From the 22nd Dynasty (945-745 BC) fifures of gods holding knives are often shown o Cartonnage fragment from a coffin. Shows Wadjyt and Nekhbet with knives. Wadjyt was a cobra goddess linked with the uraeus. She often takes the form of a lioness goddess and was known as the 'Eye of Re' or 'She of the Papyrus'. She symbolised Lower Egypt. Nekhbet symbolised upper Egypt and was a vulture goddess. From the 22nd Dynasty figures of gods holding knives are often shown on coffins to protect the deceased. 29x20cm. Published by Kakosy 1976 in 'Studia Aegyptiaca' 17 p 177-180.
