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amulet
Object Type
amulet
Museum number
EA60884
Description
Brown glazed composition amulet in the form of Nephthys, string with arms by sides, wearing long garment, with hieroglyph for Nephthys on head, dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension, and rectangular base.
Cultures/periods
Late Period
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Giovanni d'Athanasi
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Egypt
Materials
glazed composition
Technique
glazed
Dimensions
Height:
2.80 centimetres
Width:
0.40 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Condition
good
Subjects
ancient egyptian deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Nephthys
Acquisition name
Purchased through:
Harry Osborn Cureton
Acquisition date
1837
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA60884
Registration number
1837,0413.216
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
BS.884
(Birch Slip Number)