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Frog Amulet

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Description

[Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18] The frog, because of its numerous offspring, was a symbol of fertility. In fact, the hieroglyphic sign for 100,000 was a tadpole. Frog amulets were very popular both in semiprecious stone and in faience, and were worn by women hoping for an easy delivery. Both sexes wore the frog in expectation of a successful rebirth in the afterlife.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q60779747 tier-1
  • CMA-id 93996 tier-2
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