A Pair of Lion-Headed Goddesses from Ancient Egypt

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Lion-Headed Goddess

Small silver figure representing Wadjet, a goddess of Lower
Egypt. There is a large rearing cobra at the top of her head. In her left hand,
the goddess holds a protective ritual instrument with a lioness head.

Egypt, c. 1069–664 BC.

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