Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)

Inscribed Magical Amulet

Artist:Egyptian

Medium: Stone (likely Amazonite Feldspar), silver, pigment, possible organic material

Dates:ca. 690–664 B.C.

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)

Collections:

Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 51.134

Image: 51.134_transp5523.jpg,

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