Egyptian Bronze Harpocrates Amulet Northernweidynasty with finely sculpted ovoid heads

with finely sculpted ovoid heads emerging at both ends

these components served both decorative and symbolic purposes

Lei Gong is known to generate thunder by striking his drum with a mallet while using his chisel to deliver divine retribution

the term itself derives from the Tamil tattam

decorated with repeated spiral

Egyptian Bronze Harpocrates Amulet Northernweidynasty with finely sculpted ovoid headsLate Period to Ptolemaic Period, c. 66430 BC, Egypt A cast bronze amulet depicting HarpocratesHorus the Childcrafted in a style that reflects both Egyptian and Phoenician artistic influence. The youthful deity is shown standing with knees slightly bent, leaning forward as if in mid step. His right hand is raised to his lips in the characteristic gesture associated with childhood in ancient Egypt, while his left arm cradles a cornucopia, symbol of