Lion-Headed Goddess

early 11th-mid 7th century BCE (Third Intermediate Period)

2.5 cm 9.2 cm 2 cm

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The ancient Egyptians donated figures of their gods for use in temple rituals; smaller images served as amulets to ensure divine protection. Goddesses in particular were viewed as protective deities. From earliest times, Egyptians venerated a wide circle of feline-headed femal...

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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