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amulet

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Description

Female bust as amulet: opaque black-glass bust of a woman, frontal. Moulded with back flat, the obverse is convex. Opaque red and white beads inserted as eyes. Necklace with large pendant in opaque white glass. Pierced through rear centre of head. Glossy surface.

Connections

Found at Akhmim (Khemmis, Panopolis)

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA64104 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1888,0605.11 tier-2
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