<em>Amulet of a Striding Lion-Headed Goddess</em>, ca. 1075-30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 3/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in. (5.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.930E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.930E_PS9.jpg)

Amulet of a Striding Lion-Headed Goddess

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1075-30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 2 3/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in. (5.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 37.930E

Image: 37.930E_PS9.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Faience amulet in the form of a standing lioness-headed goddess. Atop her head is an eyelet the front of which is a representation of a serpent. The entire figure was glazed white with the exception of the base and uraeus. Yellow glaze has also spilled over onto the areas adjacent to the base and uraeus. Condition: Some superficial pitting, and dirt on the right side continues around to back. Otherwise good.

Brooklyn Museum