Greco-Roman
Hathor Cow, 304 BCE - 363 CE
Bronze, 8.3 x 9.6 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
This is a small bronze statue of Hathor, an Egyptian cow goddess. The cow is depicted holding a large disc between her horns. Although her front legs are missing, she appears to be striding forward and her tail hangs downward between her rear legs. There are areas of cross-hatching and damage throughout the body.
Short Gallery
Commentary
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