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Caption

Egyptian. Amulet of Kneeling Nephthys, ca. 760–656 B.C.E. or 305–30 B.C.E.. Gold, 15/16 x 3/8 in. (2.5 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.815E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Amulet of Kneeling Nephthys

Date

ca. 760–656 B.C.E. or 305–30 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 25, or later

Period

Third Intermediate Period or Ptolemaic Period

Geography

Reportedly from: Saqqara, Egypt

Medium

Gold

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

15/16 x 3/8 in. (2.5 x 1 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.815E

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