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Falcon-shaped pectoral

Pectoral in the shape of a falcon, holding two shen-rings in its talons. Made from a sheet, probably of lead. The head is represented in profile, with the eye indicated. The wings are outspread, with two rows of feathers indicated. Probably cut from a lead sheet.

Provv. 512/01
Metal / Lead(?)
712–332 BCE
Late Period (?)
Unknown
Unknown
Museum / Floor 2A / Mezzanine / Cabinet 05 Metal / Shelf 05
Museo Egizio