Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Falcon

ca. 664–343 B.C.E.

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Caption

Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Falcon, ca. 664–343 B.C.E.. Gold, paste, 13/16 × 1/16 × 11/16 in. (2 cm, 1.5mm, 1.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.798E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Falcon

Date

ca. 664–343 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 26 (probably)

Period

Late Period

Geography

Reportedly from: Saqqara, Egypt

Medium

Gold, paste

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

13/16 × 1/16 × 11/16 in. (2 cm, 1.5mm, 1.7 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.798E

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