Ancient Egyptian Leopard Painting on 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Reconstructed. Published Mar 04, 2020 at 7:26 AM EST. By Rosie McCall . News Reporter. Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member.

Although the leopard is a frequently used symbol of power and protection in ancient Egypt, the discovery is “extremely rare,” Piacentini told Hyperallergic in an email.

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2,000-Year-Old Leopard Face Painting Reconstructed From Egyptian Sarcophagus To the ancient Egyptians, the big cat symbolized strength and power, demarcating a tomb of high status ...