British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · jewelry

amulet

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Description

Blue glazed composition amulet of Qebhsenuef: made with a flat back in an open mould. He is depicted in profile, facing left, wrapped like a mummy, wearing a collar and long wig, and holding before him a long folded cloth. The amulet is pierced through the head and feet for attachment to a mummy.

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA54246 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1916,0212.152 tier-2
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