Inscribed Magical Amulet
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Caption
Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690–664 B.C.. Stone (likely Amazonite Feldspar), silver, pigment, possible organic material, 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm) mount (with object): 4 1/2 × 2 × 1 1/2 in. (11.4 × 5.1 × 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Culture
Title
Inscribed Magical Amulet
Date
ca. 690–664 B.C.
Dynasty
late Dynasty 25
Period
Third Intermediate Period
Medium
Stone (likely Amazonite Feldspar), silver, pigment, possible organic material
Classification
Dimensions
2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm) mount (with object): 4 1/2 × 2 × 1 1/2 in. (11.4 × 5.1 × 3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection
Accession Number
51.134
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