Egyptian Sakhmet pendant

     Adapted from a pendant of solid gold in the figure of Sakhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of medicine and healing. Original image on left.
     Dynasty 26. Reign of Amasis (570-526 BCE).
     From the Egyptian section at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
     24K antique gold-plate over pewter, enhanced by Carnelian beads. The necklace measures approximately 24".
     ï¿½ The University of Pennsylvania Museum

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     Adapted from a pendant of solid gold in the figure of Sakhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of medicine and healing. Original image on left.
     Dynasty 26. Reign of Amasis (570-526 BCE).
     From the Egyptian section at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
     24K antique gold-plate over pewter. Gold-filled earwires.
Measures approximately 0.5" x 1".

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