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New Kingdom or later
A cow strides to the right and a large papyrus flower is placed above her back. Given the direct association with the papyrus, the cow likely represents the goddess Hathor, who dwells in the marshes.
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Title: Scarab with the Representation of a Cow
Period: New Kingdom or later
Dynasty: Dynasty 19–25
Date: ca. 1295–664 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: L. 1.9 × W. 1.6 cm (3/4 × 5/8 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Accession Number: 10.130.639
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