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Glazed lion
Glazed amulet in the form of a double lion.
Faience amulet in the form of double lion. Lions in Nubia and Egypt represented the king and strength. It is possible that here the pair represent a pair of lion cubs. The two appear to look towards each other. From the treasury at Sanam and probably left as a dedication there.
Height: 0.016 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1921) by Oxford Expedition to Nubia (1912-13)
Meroitic
Third Intermediate period
Circa
-700
BCE
-
Circa
-600
BCE
Accession number: E.181b.1921
Primary reference Number: 150615
Oldadmincategory: A
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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