Statue of Horus as a falcon protecting King Nectanebo II
by Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -343
Details
- Year
- -343
- Medium
- Metagraywacke
- Size
- H. 72 × W. 20 × D. 46.5 cm, 55.3 kg (28 3/8 × 7 7/8 × 18 5/16 in., 122 lb.)
Ancient Egyptian This ancient Egyptian work, dating to 360–343 BCE. Made from metagraywacke, it measures H. 72 × W. 20 × D. 46.5 cm, 55.3 kg (28 3/8 × 7 7/8 × 18 5/16 in., 122 lb.).
It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Egyptian Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.
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