Falcon in double crown
Unknown Artist
664–30 B.C.
Medium
Cupreous metal
Dimensions
H. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); W. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); L. 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Classification
Figurine, Falcon, double crown; 138-glass-case
Period
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
Accession Number
04.2.456
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Falcon in Double Crown*, a captivating small-scale sculpture from ancient Egypt's Late Period to Ptolemaic era (664–30 B.C.). Crafted from cupreous metal—a copper-based alloy prized for its durability and golden sheen—this figurine stands just 13.2 cm tall, embodying the finesse of Egyptian metalworking techniques. Its compact form (3.8 cm wide, 9.1 cm long) suggests it was likely a votive object or amulet, portable yet potent in ritual use. The falcon represents Horus, the falcon-headed sky god and divine protector of the pharaohs, symbolizing kingship, power, and the triumph of ...