Pair of Carnelian Amulets

ca. 1539–1190 B.C.E.

Caption

Pair of Carnelian Amulets, ca. 1539–1190 B.C.E.. Carnelian, 15.503a: 9/16 x 3/16 x 7/8 in. (1.4 x 0.4 x 2.2 cm) 15.506b: 9/16 x 1/8 x 7/8 in. (1.4 x 0.3 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 15.503a-b.

Title

Pair of Carnelian Amulets

Date

ca. 1539–1190 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18 to Dynasty 19

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Place excavated: Balabish, Egypt

Medium

Carnelian

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

15.503a: 9/16 x 3/16 x 7/8 in. (1.4 x 0.4 x 2.2 cm) 15.506b: 9/16 x 1/8 x 7/8 in. (1.4 x 0.3 x 2.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

15.503a-b

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