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amulet

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Description

Amulet of a lion-headed deity: profile of a lion-headed deity, apparently male, facing left, arms by sides and suspension loop on top of head. Armlets indicated by two incisions on each upper arm. The medium is opaque red glass now turned completely green. Very little detail. The body from the waist down is lost.

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA13960 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1879,0712.252 tier-2
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  • From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan.
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