Double-Headed Deity

Credit LineGift of Mr. John Silva

Object number2002.010.002

ProvenanceEx coll. John Ralph Silva (1921-2017), New York and Atlanta, acquired from the estate of Julius Carlebach (1909-1964) [Carlebach Gallery, Inc], New York, New York.

Status

Not on view

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Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art

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Double-Headed Deity

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