grandegyptianmuseum:Pectoral of Shoshenq II At its top, this pectoral displays two falcons, each wea
grandegyptianmuseum:Pectoral of Shoshenq II At its top, this pectoral displays two falcons, each wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. They are sitting upon the hieroglyphic symbol for sky, which is adorned with stars. Below, resting upon a boat, can be seen a lapis lazuli sun-disc, with an image of the enthroned god Amun-Ra-Horakhty before the goddess Ma’at at its center. To either side is a goddess, each stretching her wings out in protection: to the left is Hathor, while to the right is Ma’at. Plants, symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, stand behind each. Water can be seen below the boat, represented by inlaid wavy lines. At the bottom are alternating open and closed lotuses, although the final lotus to the left is missing. Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, reign of Shoshenq II, ca. 887-885 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. -- source link
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