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made of cast gold that was subsequently hammered and burnished to produce a smooth surface
The legs are naturalistically carved and deeply incised
the evil spirit who wanted to invade creation
The body is decorated with yellow bands sandwiching yellow and blue zigzags against a deep blue background
from red-dyed linen or leather over a frame
A small Egyptian Woven Basket, New Kingdom, ca. 1570 - 1070 BCE Vessels made of cast gold thatAmong the domestic arts of ancient Egypt, basketry is of the very greatest antiquity. Some of the oldest artifacts from the Nile valley are the coiled baskets and woven grain bin liners recovered from the Fayum A neolithic settlement. In manufacturing their baskets, the Egyptians used native plants and fibers. Reeds, palm ribs, and heavy grasses usually served as the foundation strands, while palm leaf, halfa grass, and flax were used to bind the
