Egyptian Sakhmet design pin/pendant

     Adapted from a pendant of solid gold in the figure of Sakhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of medicine and healing.
     Dynasty 26. Reign of Amasis (570-526 BCE).

     24K gold-plate over pewter. 18" gold-plate Chain.  The brooch measures approximately 1.6" x 1.25".

     Original image on left.


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