A Fantastic Brown Quartzite Head of Horus, one of the oldest and most significant deities in ancient Egyptian religion, who was worshipped from at least the late Predynastic period through to Greco-Roman times. He was most notably the God of sun, war, and protection. Here his head is beautifully depicted in the common falcon form, with great detail. On the backside of Horus' head are two carvings. The upper carving is of an Ibis, likely representing the God Thoth, and beneath that is the cartouche of Rameses II. These carvings, along with the cut of the head indicate that this was once part of a larger figure. Several complete pieces have been found depicting Horus in falcon form standing above a seated Rameses II which may be similar to what this was originally a part of. Losses to either side of the crown. H: 6 7/8" (17.5 cm). Ex Surrey County, England Private Collection