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This rather splendid little leopard, carved from rich red jasper nearly 3,500 years ago, offers a fascinating glimpse into the leisurely pursuits of Ancient Egyptian royalty. Measuring just 3.2 cm in height, this exquisitely detailed leopard’s head bears the cartouche of Ma’at-Ka-Re, the throne name of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. An inscription upon the back...