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 | | Ptolemaic 1 1/4” 305 – 30 BC A vivid green soapstone glaze covers the falcon-headed god Horus, the Egyptian sky god, with a falcon depicted on the solar disc, the left foot forward, the arms to the side. |
 | | Ptolemaic 3 1/2” 305 – 30 BC One vertical line of hieroglyphics runs down the middle, a crook and flail are in each hand, the seed pack for planting fields is visible on the back shoulder. |
 | | Ptolemaic 1 1/4” 305 - 30 BC A vivid blue faience glazed Anubis, the jackal or dog-headed god of embalming and guardian of the mummy, in a seated position, both legs together, the arms to the side. |
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