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Falcon statuette

Figure of a falcon with double crown. The red crown is decorated with vertical streaks, the lituus is present. The eyes are in relief, the beak is small and curved. Plumage details are incised. The wings cross over the tail, which has a jagged end. The legs are together, the claws are decorated with fine incisions indicating the skin pattern of the legs. Under the paws there is a tenon with a circular section. The object is made in the lost-wax technique for solid casts.

Cat. 999
Metal / Bronze
712–332 BCE
Late Period
Unknown
Old Fund, 1824–1888
Not on display
Museo Egizio