Late Period, 664-332 BC. A blue glazed composition pendant of Sekhmet, the warrior goddess, seated on a throne, wearing a tripartite wig and holding a staff in her left hand, suspension loop above the head. 4.76 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). From the private collection of jewellery designer Natalia Josca (1933-2007), New York, USA; her collection formed personally from 1972-early 1980s, much of which was later made into designer jewellery.