Inlay of the Horus falcon on the hieroglyph for "gold"

Late Period

Not on view

This inlay is a composite hieroglyph, termed the Horus of Gold: the falcon god Horus sits on top of the sign for gold, a collar with ties. This sign appears before one of the royal names, called the "Horus of Gold name."

Inlay of the Horus falcon on the hieroglyph for "gold", Faience

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