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Egyptian Falcon Ornament

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<p>A reduced size replica of an ancient Egyptian statue (measures approximately 6 inches tall). <br /> <br /> The statue was a falcon - the animal representation of the god Horus. It is likely that the statue was commissioned by a wealthy follower of one of the many cults that worshipped Horus as a votive offering (a gift to a god). <br /> <br /> This ornament is ideal as a history gift or as a cultural display for your home.</p>

An ornament depicting an ancient Egyptian falcon.

This replica is crafted from resin, and features beautifully carved details such as the bird's feathers and ornate headdress. 

In ancient Egypt, the falcon was seen as a representative of the god Horus. Horus was believed to be the son of Osiris and Isis, and was deified as the god of the sky, of divine kingship, and as the protector of the reigning pharaoh.

This statue is ideal as a cultural display for your home.

  • Product Code: CMCN440800
  • Product Weight: 0.48Kg
  • Theme: Ancient Egypt
  • Dimensions: H17.5 x W6.5 L11.5cm
  • Material: Resin
  • Postage Weight: 0.56 Kg

<p>A reduced size replica of an ancient Egyptian statue (measures approximately 6 inches tall). <br /> <br /> The statue was a falcon - the animal representation of the god Horus. It is likely that the statue was commissioned by a wealthy follower of one of the many cults that worshipped Horus as a votive offering (a gift to a god). <br /> <br /> This ornament is ideal as a history gift or as a cultural display for your home.</p>

An ornament depicting an ancient Egyptian falcon.

This replica is crafted from resin, and features beautifully carved details such as the bird's feathers and ornate headdress. 

In ancient Egypt, the falcon was seen as a representative of the god Horus. Horus was believed to be the son of Osiris and Isis, and was deified as the god of the sky, of divine kingship, and as the protector of the reigning pharaoh.

This statue is ideal as a cultural display for your home.

  • Product Code: CMCN440800
  • Product Weight: 0.48Kg
  • Theme: Ancient Egypt
  • Dimensions: H17.5 x W6.5 L11.5cm
  • Material: Resin
  • Postage Weight: 0.56 Kg
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