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Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976

Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant King Tut Exhibit 1976

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: "In excellent condition, no pitting or blemishes"
  • Culture: Egyptian
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    Description

    Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Lion Pendant from the King Tut Exhibit in 1976
    Cast gold tone plated lioness figurine pendant.
    Size
    : Measures 1-3/4" long by 7/8" wide  and 1" tall. Solid metal weighing 48 grams.
    Marks
    : “MMA 1976” which stand for Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
    Symbolism/History:
    This piece dates to the mid 1970s when the tour of King Tut's treasures in the USA influenced a revival of all things Egyptian. This is a reproduction of a statue produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and was sold in their museum shop.  According to legend, the lion represents a treasure found in the village of Tod in Egypt believed to belong to Amenemhet I.  Please see pictures for details of this unique and very collectible piece.