Horus–Falcon Figurine, ca. 1070-525 (Third Intermediate-Late Periods)This exquisite render
Horus–Falcon Figurine, ca. 1070-525 (Third Intermediate-Late Periods)This exquisite rendering of Horus in his falcon form is made of gold and silver. A symbol of both the sky and kingship (c. 4th millennium), Horus played a critical role in the Ancient Egyptian religion. In this figure, he dons the double-crown of Upper and Lower Egypt.source: thewalters.org -- source link
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