AR / ITEM / 00100173

Gilt Hawk Figure, Dendera Treasure Hoards

Ancient Egyptian · maker unknown

Small gilt hawk with incised plumage from the 1918 Dendera votive treasure hoard.

Date
Graeco-Roman Period
Collection
Grand Egyptian Museum
Reference
2564

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Record

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Height 19 cm; width 8.5 cm; length 15 cm
Origin
Egypt

In the Tapestry

Culture of origin
Ancient EgyptA

Provenance and history

  1. 1918

    Dendera Treasure Hoard discoveryA

    Recovered from the votive hoard near Dendera temple's sacred lake.

  2. Graeco-Roman Period

    CreatedA

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