Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · jewelry

amulet

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AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A small, ancient Egyptian amulet possibly depicting a deity or protective symbol.

The image shows a small amulet made from a material that resembles carnelian, characterized by its reddish tones with variations suggesting natural stone patterns. The figure appears to be stylized, with minimalist features that may suggest representation of a deity or symbol used in protection. Its small size indicates it was likely worn or carried by an individual in ancient times.

decorative New Kingdom good
Materials carnelian

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Materials StoneCarnelian
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