Lion-Headed Figure

Egyptian (Artist)

9th century BCE (Third Intermediate Period)

canine tooth
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia , Jewelry)

This intricate, finely carved pendant represents a lion-headed human figure wearing a rush-crown with disc. The apotropaic figure dangles a crook and a serpent. It stands back to back with a winged falcon in an atef crown, which is surmounted by a ball. The falcon's head is turned backward. On its shoulders is a perforated scarab. It has a crocodile's tail instead of feet.

Provenance

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

Exhibitions

2006-2007	Daily Magic in Ancient Egypt. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
1979-1980	Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.

Conservation

Date	Description	Narrative
11/1/1978	Examination	examined for exhibition

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Geographies

Egypt (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 1 13/16 x W: 1/16 x D: 3/16 in. (4.65 x 0.15 x 0.5 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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71.514

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