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𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘳𝘵 ✧

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𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘳𝘵 ✧

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Egyptian. Plaque of a Queen or Goddess (perhaps Cleopatra IV), 305–30 BCE, gold-plated repousse silver, 15 3/4 × 9 × 1 in. (40 × 22.9 × 2.5 cm). 

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"Plaque of a Queen or Goddess", 305–30 BCE

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"Plaque of a Queen or Goddess", 305–30 BCE

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Cleopatra IV was one of the lesser-known Cleopatras and a daughter of Ptolemy VIII and Cleopatra III. If this is indeed her, the plaque may have been created to honor her as a royal figure or as part of her deification (common in Ptolemaic royal cults).

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Given that they live in the perilous desert or marshes, this extremely versatile feline deity stands over shackled prisoners and animals that represent chaos, such as lions, turtles, and scorpions. The god's ability to control chaos points to his protecting role to the land.

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A "great craftsman in the place-of-truth" Kary was among the artisans who adorned the Valley of the Kings' royal tombs. Here, he holds a standard topped with a falcon's head, which is most likely a representation of "Horus, son of Isis... Lord of the desert," to whom the staff is devoted.

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Plaque depicting a king offering wine, 305-30 BCE, Egypt, soft limestone, H x W x D: 18.9 x 16.5 x 3.9 cm (7 7/16 x 6 1/2 x 1 9/16 in)

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"Plaque depicting a king offering wine", 305-30 BCE

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"Plaque depicting a king offering wine", 305-30 BCE

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This plaque likely served a ritualistic or decorative purpose—perhaps in temples or burial contexts—reinforcing the king’s divine right to rule and his relationship with the gods.

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The figure is recognized as an Egyptian pharaoh by the headdress and beard; the tall, rounded-top crown, called the White Crown, denoted authority over southern Egypt. These statues were interred in tombs in ancient Egypt as enduring representations of the departed.

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"Plaque of a Queen or Goddess", 305–30 BCE

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/3464

"Magical Relief", 305-30 BCE

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/47426

"Head of a King", 2675-2130 BCE

https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F1938.11/

"Statuette of Kary", 1304-1237 B.C.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545870

"Plaque depicting a king offering wine", 305-30 BCE

https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F1909.142/