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amulet
;
foundation-deposit
Object Type
amulet
foundation-deposit
Museum number
EA28625
Description
Blue glazed steatite wedjat-eye amulet; prenomen of Thutmose IV on base: a foundation-deposit.
Cultures/periods
18th Dynasty
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Egypt
, foundation deposit
Materials
steatite
Technique
glazed
Dimensions
Length:
1.40 centimetres
Width:
1 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Inscription subject
royal
Location
Not on display
Condition
good
Subjects
eye of horus
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Thutmose IV
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Giza Museum
Purchased through:
Sir Ernest A T Wallis Budge
Acquisition date
1897
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA28625
Registration number
1897,0112.908