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This ancient Egyptian broad collar, known as a "wesekh", is our #ArtefactOfTheDay.

These collars were worn by the social elite to denote status and piety. This 8th century BCE piece bears a feline goddess and floral decoration.#Classics #Egyptian #Art #Gold #Myth #Archaeology pic.twitter.com/UYLgIxClLo

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