Amulet in the Form of a Plaque

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:ca. 664–525 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 7/8 × 11/16 × 1/4 in. (2.2 × 1.7 × 0.7 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 37.1205E

Image: CUR.37.1205E_view01.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Light green-blue glazed faience amulet in the form of a plaque, with an eyelet on the top, and one large surface bearing a crude line representation of Isis, Horus as a child, and Nephthys. Horus, who is in the center facing right, is nude. Isis and Nephthys are flanking him and holding his hands. Condition: Good but for brown stains on much of surface and in incised lines.

Brooklyn Museum