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Egyptian Crown 1

This figure is seen wearing a the Royal Ureaus Crown - also referred to as the sacred serpent crown.

The head of a typical Egyptian figure is seen from the side, but the eye and body are seen from the front.

Figures are usually shown wearing a traditional crown or headdress (nemes) and a pectoral decoration (menit) across the shoulders and chest.

The Egyptian Pharaohs wore different crowns for different occasions and to show their loyalty to certain gods associated with a crown.

 

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