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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Amulet in Form of Hathor Head Inscribed for Hatshepsut & Senenmut

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Amulet in Form of Hathor Head Inscribed for Hatshepsut & Senenmut

Medium: Carnelian
Place Made: Egypt
Dates: ca. 1478-1458 B.C.E.
Dynasty: XVIII Dynasty
Period: New Kingdom
Dimensions: 13/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in. (2.1 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 61.192
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. John Hewett
Image: Front, 61.192_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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