Elegant Egyptian goddess Hathor Cow Bust (Medium Size) With Certificate

This exceptional piece is carved from wood with copper horns and the eyes are inlaid with Lapis Lazuli (in the shape of the eye of Horus). The head, ears, and the front of the neck are gilded, and the rest of the neck and pedestal are varnished with black resin (symbolizing the dark of the underworld). The piece represents Mehit-Weret, an aspect of the cow-headed goddess Hathor. Hathor was the goddess of Joy and love, who welcomed the setting sun and the spirits of the dead into the underworld. Mehit-Weret (Cow goddess of the sky). Her name means ‘great flood’. In the Pyramid Era Mehet-Weret represents the waterway in the heavens, sailed upon by both the sun-god and the king. She is also a manifestation of the primeval waters – consequently is sometimes considered the ‘mother of Re’. From vignettes in the New Kingdom funerary papyri, the goddess is pictured as a cow lying on a reed mat with a sun disk between her horns. Luxor Museum, Egypt. This is an identical replica of the original antiquity and comes with a certificate of verification issued by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Antiquities. Type: Egyptian Ancient Antiques – Handmade – Materials: High-quality colored fiberglass – Height: 71 cm – 27.9 Inch – Width: 27.5 cm – 10.83 Inch – Depth: 19 cm – 7.4 Inch – Weight: 7.5 kg – Made in Egypt All items are handmade, and approved by the Egyptian Ministry Of Antiquities. customers should be aware that there may be variations between matching items. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions, requests, or inquiries. >> Shipping times<< We ship all orders with DHL or UPS Express within one to two business days. Delivery times to the USA and Europe are 3 to 5 days from the shipping date. On average, you should receive your order within 4 to 7 days from the day you place the order. >> Refunds, returns, and exchanges<< We provide full refunds if the product you receive has any defect or differs from the pictures in this listing. If that's the case, please send us a photo of the item, and we will refund you. >>Europe and Canada customers<< Shipments to Europe and Canada might be subject to customs upon arrival. Sometimes shipments can be delivered without customs or duties, while others do not. We are NOT responsible for these customs, duties, or any other charges that your country's customs charge you. We cannot assess how much they could be as we have no control over them nor do we get that money. What we can do is declare a low value for the shipment. If you are in Canada or Europe and order from us, we assume you have read this note. Statue for Decor- Statue for living Room- Statue for home decor- Statue for office decor Wedding gifts, wedding gifts, gifts to relatives and friends, home decorations, storefronts, hotels, clubhouse decorations If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing us.