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Horus Falcon
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The falcon stands in hieroglyphic form—body erect, feet together—on a thin, oblong base with a tang beneath. The eye and beak are the only areas with incised details. Numerous such images of this important bird, an age-old symbol of Egyptian kingship, survive.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dynasty 26 or later |
|---|---|
| Date | 664–30 BCE OR 664–330 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26 or later |
| Medium | bronze, solid cast |
| Dimensions | Overall: 4.6 x 1.4 x 3.3 cm (1 13/16 x 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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