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Pectoral with an Opposing Seth Animal and Hieracosphinx
Middle Kingdom
Not on view
This object is not part of The Met collection. It was in the Museum for a special exhibition and has been returned to the lender.
At the center of this pectoral is a symbol representing the goddess Hathor, imagery that was already ancient by the Middle Kingdom. On the right is the god Seth, who can signify southern Egypt, while on the left is a hieracosphinx representing Horus, a deity here related to northern Egypt. The beautifully worked back of the pectoral is displayed here. The front was originally inlaid with semiprecious stones, few of which remain in place.
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