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amulet
Object Type
amulet
Museum number
EA73817
Description
Blue glazed composition amulet in the form of an abbreviated figure of one of the four sons of Horus. Very thin and flat. Small perforation at head and foot
Cultures/periods
Third Intermediate
(?)
Production date
1050BC-750BC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Egypt
Materials
glazed composition
Technique
perforated
Dimensions
Height:
6.90 centimetres
Thickness:
0.40 centimetres
Width:
1.30 centimetres
Curator's comments
In set with 1991,1210.2 In set with 1991,1210.3 In set with 1991,1210.4
Location
Not on display
Condition
fair (broken across the middle)
Subjects
ancient egyptian deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Sons of Horus
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Mrs Mary E Walker
Donated by:
Catherine Marchionne
Donated by:
Dr A E Walker
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Henry Dewey
Acquisition date
1990
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA73817
Registration number
1990,1210.5