Antelope Head 525-404 B.C. Late Period This head of an antelope represents Late Period animal sculpture at its very best. The well preserved right eye, inlaid with alabaster and agate, gives the animal a truly lifelike quality.The head was probably part of a ceremonial boat of hard stone that stood in a temple sanctuary. Boats with antelope heads at the prow were sacred to the god Sokar. A Sokar boat can be seen on the inner coffin of Kharushere (86.1.33a, b)..Another fine animal sculpture in the collection, slightly later in date, is the Museum's falcon with Nectanebo II of Dynasty 30 (see 34.2.1).. Antelope Head. 525-404 B.C.. Greywacke, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), agate. Late Period. From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Memphis (Mit Rahina). Dynasty 27

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Antelope Head 525-404 B.C. Late Period This head of an antelope represents Late Period animal sculpture at its very best. The well preserved right eye, inlaid with alabaster and agate, gives the animal a truly lifelike quality.The head was probably part of a ceremonial boat of hard stone that stood in a temple sanctuary. Boats with antelope heads at the prow were sacred to the god Sokar. A Sokar boat can be seen on the inner coffin of Kharushere (86.1.33a, b)..Another fine animal sculpture in the collection, slightly later in date, is the Museum's falcon with Nectanebo II of Dynasty 30 (see 34.2.1).. Antelope Head. 525-404 B.C.. Greywacke, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), agate. Late Period. From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Memphis (Mit Rahina). Dynasty 27

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