Head of a vulture
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Head of a vulture
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Published 2018-09-19T13:26:10+00:00
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This is a granite statue of a vulture, partly restored from two fragments. To the ancient Egyptians, the Vulture symbolized the protection of the goddess Isis. The sculpture was discovered in the Temple of Taharqa, Saham Abu Dom.
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Date published | 19/09/2018 |
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Title | Head of a vulture |
Date | circa 746-653 BC |
Accession | AN1922.371 |
Period | Napatan period, 25th dynasty |
Medium | Granite |
Artist | Unknown artist |
Place | Ashmolean Museum |
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