Text, Lid of the coffin of Soter

European Museums, The British Museum

Gilded wooden falcon from the lid of the coffin of Soter. Roman Period, early 2nd century A.D. From Thebes. The statuette was placed in the center of the lid, where a slot was cut to accommodate it. EA 6705


Ankh and Djed on a wooden lid
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Lid of the coffin of Soter, alternating ankh, djed


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