Horus in falcon form

Unknownc. 600 BC (Twenty-sixth Dynasty)

Reading Public Museum
Reading, United States

This bronze figure of Horus in falcon form wears the characteristic double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. Horus was often associated with pharaohs, divine kingship, and the sky, with its eyes representing the sun and moon.

Details

Title: Horus in falcon form
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: c. 600 BC (Twenty-sixth Dynasty)
Physical Dimensions: 8"
Type: sculpture
Medium: bronze
Culture: Egyptian
Credit Line: Museum Purchase

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