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Game Piece in the Shape of a Lion, Faience
Identifier:
30841Description:
Small game piece made of blue faience, shaped like a lion, laying down.Throughout their history, ancient Egyptians typically left votive offerings, or gifts, for their gods. The goddess Hathor dominated the areas of domesticity, music, and love. Her followers might leave her fertility figurines, musical instruments, amulets, or jewelry. After the Late Period (664-332 B.C.E.), bronze votive offerings became more common. The divine family of Isis, Osiris, and Horus is well represented in this collection.
Note 53: "Purchased from Dr. John Kost of Adrian, who secured them from H. J. Heinz upon his return from Egypt in 1894."