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Egyptian gold and silver bangle. Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2055-1650 BCE.
This bangle is decorated with alternating animal and amuletic motifs. They all have protective meanings: a snake seizes a turtle, a symbol of evil; the seated baboons represent the god Thoth; while the falcons are manifestations of Horus; ankh signs represent the concept of 'life' and djed pillars symbolise 'stability'.
The British Museum, London.
Photo taken at The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia.
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