Inlay Depicting "Horus of Gold"

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4th century B.C. · Faience · Egyptian Art

This inlay is a composite hieroglyph, termed the Horus of Gold: the falcon god Horus sits on top of the sign for gold, a collar with ties. This sign appears before one of the royal names, called the "Horus of Gold name."

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century B.C.

Medium

Faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926