Egyptian Sakhmet earrings

     Adapted from a pendant of solid gold in the figure of Sakhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of medicine and healing.
Original image on left.
     Dynasty 26. Reign of Amasis (570-526 BCE).
Earrings measure approximately 0.5" x 1".      24K antique gold-plate over pewter. Gold-filled ear wires.

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