Amulet in the Form of a Crescent

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

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Caption

Amulet in the Form of a Crescent, 2nd–1st century B.C.E.. Gold, 9/16 x 3/16 x 11/16 in. (1.5 x 0.5 x 1.7 cm, 1.35 g). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.823E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Amulet in the Form of a Crescent

Date

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Period

Roman Period

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Gold

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

9/16 x 3/16 x 11/16 in. (1.5 x 0.5 x 1.7 cm, 1.35 g)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.823E

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