British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · jewelry

amulet

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Description

Mould-made amuletic figure in glazed composition, probably representing the Egyptian goddess Nephthys; standing in a striding pose on small rectangular base, with both arms along her body and leaning against back pillar; wearing long garment and her characteristic headdress in the shape of a house and basket; arms in open-work; crude and simple modelling;… View more about description

Connections

Found at Naukratis
Deities Nephthys

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA27545 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1885,1101.46 tier-2
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