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Princess Khnumit's diadem

The precious diadem consists of eight horizontal and eight vertical decorative elements, which alternate. Each horizontal element is developed around a rosette. cloisonné technique; petals; next to it, lyre-shaped elements; flowers; fishbone segments; in the second frieze a vulture, emblem of the goddess Nekhbet, with outstretched wings, clutching in its talons the hieroglyphic shen, symbol of eternity, was to guarantee the protection of the divinity to the princess wearing the tiara, feathers

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