e tomb may bedivided into two groups: thosewhich are more or less historical,and those which are purelyreligious or mystical. Among thelatter the figures of winged god-desses, of Isis and Nephthys, arefrequently encountered. They are either seated or standing,carved upon the sarcophagi or painted… … Fig. 277.—Winged figure,vol. ii. pi. 87. Description^ Caricature. 351 animals with wings. Egypt was the first to carry out this idea,and the winsfed figures which had a definite meaninsj when usedin the tombs, came at last to be employed as mere decoration uponthe industrial products which she…
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