Lion and Bull Amulet

664–332 B.C.E.

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Caption

Lion and Bull Amulet, 664–332 B.C.E.. Faience, height: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) base: 1/8 x 3/8 x 1 in. (0.3 x 0.9 x 2.5 cm) mount (display dims when mounted; Divine Felines-2015): 1/2 x 5/16 x 1 in. (1.3 x 0.8 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1246E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Lion and Bull Amulet

Date

664–332 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 26, or later

Period

Late Period

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Faience

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

height: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) base: 1/8 x 3/8 x 1 in. (0.3 x 0.9 x 2.5 cm) mount (display dims when mounted; Divine Felines-2015): 1/2 x 5/16 x 1 in. (1.3 x 0.8 x 2.5 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.1246E

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