Goddess Hathor

Egypt, New Kingdom (1500-1000 B.C.)
Pearl, glass paste and faience called grit ; green, red, beige and dark blue.
Frame : 30.4 x 30.4 cm (12 x 12 in)

The mummy net shows the effigy of the goddess Hathor. These nets were placed on the face area of the mummy in order to protect it. Here it resembles the face of Hathor, goddess of festivities and love, usually depicted as a cow.

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