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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Headrest Amulet

ca. 1539–1075 B.C.E., or later

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Caption

Headrest Amulet, ca. 1539–1075 B.C.E., or later. Hematite, 1 3/16 x 5/8 x 1 15/16 in. (3 x 1.6 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1158E.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Headrest Amulet

Date

ca. 1539–1075 B.C.E., or later

Dynasty

Dynasty 26

Period

New Kingdom or later

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Hematite

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

1 3/16 x 5/8 x 1 15/16 in. (3 x 1.6 x 5 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.1158E

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