Fragment

Description
The fragment shows a selection of hieroglyphs and a sphinx with the head of a pharaoh, the body of a lion and the wings of a hawk. The lion represents the sun god Ra, while the hawk wings refer to Horus, the god of the sky.
Accession Loan No.
A488
Collection Class
Archaeology
Common Name
fragment
Simple Name
fragment
Full Name
Fragment of Coffin
Production Country
Egypt
Material
Wood, plaster, paint

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