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Figure, Replica

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E49.91

This replica represents Gudea who ruled from the Sumerian city of Lagash and was known for his wise administration, devotion to peace and patronage of the arts.

Hand, Votive

Antiquities

E50.8

Votive terracotta hand. Italy

Stela, Figure, Religious

Antiquities

E52.13

Stele depicting a seated king or priest with subjects or worshippers.

Rhyton

Antiquities

E52.45

Pottery rhyton (pouring funnel) for ceremonial use. Cyprus. Late Helladic period. Approximately 1350 BC.

Ancient Egyptian jewellery Faience beaded necklace. Permeating every facet of Egyptian life, jewellery was worn at all levels of society for a variety of reasons. Used as decoration, a sign of rank or office, or a military or civil award, it could also serve as an amulet or provide protection. In death, jewellery could be taken to the tomb with its owner for use in the Afterlife and used for protection during the passage to the Other World. This faience necklace is made from cylindrical, and amuletic cat-shaped beads. The cat is the animal manifestation of Bastet, goddess of festivity and fertility.

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Axe

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Tile, Malachite

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Figure, Replica

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Hand, Votive

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Alabastron

Alabastron

Column Krater

Dagger

Vase

Stela, Figure, Religious

Quern

Quern

Rhyton

Bead, Necklace