Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Taweret Amulet Late Middle KingdomAsasif
Description
Taweret amulet. Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–17, ca. 1850–1700 B.C. Lapis lazuli. H. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); W. 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); D. 0.7 cm (1/4 in.). From: Tomb MMA 840, pit in portico, Asasif, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1912–13. Subject: Taweret. Credit: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1913.
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Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116247925 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 13.180.7 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 552188 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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