Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · statue
Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity
Description
Object Label: The three metal amulets in this case are highly stylized versions of a common Middle Kingdom motif: a kneeling figure of Heh, the god of eternity, holding two hieroglyphs for “year.” These objects reflect Sa-Onuris’s wish to live forever. Caption: Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Electrum, 7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.1 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1035.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 13.1035 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3094 tier-2
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