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Ptah-Sokar (?) Amulet Middle KingdomAbydos

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Description

Amulet, Ptah-Sokar (?). Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C. Lapis lazuli, faience. H. 1.2 × W. 0.4 × D. 0.4 cm (1/2 × 3/16 × 3/16 in.). From: Cemetery V, Tomb V21, Abydos, Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Excavation: Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1904. Credit: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1904.

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Connections

Found at Abydos
Materials Blue Faience

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116432926 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 04.18.33 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 558519 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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