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XXVIth Dynasty, 664 - 525 BC. A bronze latus...

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XXVIth Dynasty, 664 - 525 BC. A bronze latus...
XXVIth Dynasty, 664 - 525 BC. A bronze latus fish in beautiful light green patinated bronze. The sacred fish is recumbent on curved sled-like base with the front turned up beneath fish's mouth. There is a suspension loop (for amulet use) behind the headdress of Hathor: crown of uraei, cow's horns and sun-disc fronted by a serpent. The eyes, gill area and dorsal fin are carefully incised. Length: 14 cm. See Steindorff, Egyptian Sculpture in Walter's Art Gallery, No. 697. A choice example, complete and intact. $4000