Treasure of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC): Pectoral jewel of gold, semi-precious stone and faience showing Horus, falcon-headed god crowned with sun disc with ankh, symbol of life, attached to each claw. Once great sky and sun-god, became combined with Horus the son of Isis and Osiris. Cairo Museum, Egypt.
Treasure of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC): Pectoral jewel of gold, semi-precious stone and faience showing Horus, falcon-headed god crowned with sun disc with ankh, symbol of life, attached to each claw. Once great sky and sun-god, became combined with Horus the son of Isis and Osiris. Cairo Museum, Egypt
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