British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · jewelry

amulet

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Description

Fragment of an amulet of a goddess: amulet of Isis or Nephthys in relief, seated on her legs which are bent under her. The right hand is extended on the thigh. Under the goddess is a narrow oblong base. Moulded in opaque lavender glass, matt surface. The reverse is flat and plain. The upper torso and head are lost.

Connections

Deities IsisNephthys

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA16673 tier-2
  • BM-Registration .16673 tier-2
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