Tyt Amulet (Knot of Isis)

Medium: Jasper

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:ca. 1539–1075 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 1 x 3/16 in. (6 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum

Accession Number: 37.1271E

Image: 37.1271E_front_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Reddish- brown jasper amulet in the shape of a girdle tie. The space enclosed by the upper loop has been hollowed out. The other details have been given by incised lines with some slight rounding to the forms. On the rear surface is incised a rectangle containing “Lady of the House, Beqnesiyunu”. Condition: Small chips; otherwise good.

Brooklyn Museum