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The birth of Horus

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The birth of Horus

On the left is the naked infant Horus sitting on a lotus flower with his finger in his mouth. Facing him is a winged goddess, possibly Isis, who extends a lotus flower towards him. This fine piece was originally inlaid with colored glass or faience.

WA 118180

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The birth of Horus
Taken on  Monday 17th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Tags:  deity | figurine | hand | horus | stone | wings
Source:  London, United Kingdom
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