Large Plaster Sculpture Of A 'horus' Falcon, Blue Stone Type Grey Patina, 20th Century

Large sculpture of a falcon representing 'Horus', made of plaster, gray patina like blue stone.
Good condition, patina of wear.

The sculpture of Horus in the form of a falcon is an emblematic representation of Egyptian mythology. Horus, a celestial god associated with the sky, royalty and protection, is often represented in the form of a falcon or a man with a falcon's head, symbolizing his connection with the sun and divine power. These sculptures embody strength and vigilance, qualities attributed to the falcon. They were placed in temples or worn as amulets to invoke divine protection. The falcon is also linked to the legend of Horus triumphing over Seth, symbolizing the victory of order over chaos.

These sculptures are today major testimonies of the aesthetic and symbolic sophistication of ancient Egypt.