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Egypt: Seated Horus in limestone, 1st-2nd century CE

Egypt: Seated Horus in limestone, 1st-2nd century CE

Horus was often the ancient Egyptians' national patron god. He was usually depicted as a falcon-headed man wearing the pschent, a red and white crown, as a symbol of kingship over the entire kingdom of Egypt.