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The Protective Wings of Isis

Reproduction of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, with protective wings outstretched, taken from the golden shrine of Tutankhamun dating to 1324 BC.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, with protective wings outstretched, taken from the golden shrine of Tutankhamun dating to 1324 BC.

The hieroglyphics surrounding the goddess are spells from the Book of the Dead and Tutankhamun’s various names and titles are given in cartouches.

Art Ref

DP008

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

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Greeting Card

Object Record

Object Type

Shrine

Materials

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Date

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Period

Dynasty 18

Findspot

Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), Valley of the Kings

Dimensions

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Current Location

Cairo Museum

Object Number

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People Depicted

Tutankhamun

Deities Depicted

Isis

Animals Depicted

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Themes

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