Statue of Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt (332-30 BCE)“After Egypt became a part of the Ro
Statue of Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt (332-30 BCE)“After Egypt became a part of the Roman Empire, depictions of Horus in Roman military costume served to express the god’s power in accordance with the new combined authority, and, conversely, to validate Roman political dominance. In this extraordinary object, the iconography and style of the Egyptian and Roman traditions collide with results that are both surprising and subtle.” (Source) -- source link
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