Falcon's Head

JE 32158 Cairo Antiquities Museum

Material: Gold and Obsidian
Size: Height 37.5 cm
Location: Kierakonpolis, Temple of the God Horus of Nekhen
ExcavationJ. Quibell and F. W. Green Excavations
Period: 6th Dynasty (2323-2150 BC)

Photographer: Unknown

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