Small Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Bird

664–343 B.C.E.

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Caption

Small Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Bird, 664–343 B.C.E.. Gold, 3/4 × 5/8 in. (1.9 × 1.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.799E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Small Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Bird

Date

664–343 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 26

Period

Late Period

Geography

Reportedly from: Saqqara, Egypt

Medium

Gold

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

3/4 × 5/8 in. (1.9 × 1.6 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.799E

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