amulet

Foreign Archaeology, H166 (image/jpeg)
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Summary

: H166

: World Archaeology - Egyptology

: amulet

: Tefnut amulet or aegis. Lion head with sun disc and ureaus on top of a semi circular collar. The wig is modelled on the front and back where it is hollow. Also on the back as a ring.

Protection through amulets

Current Location

This object is in store, please contact the Museum to arrange to see the object.
: Egypt, North Africa, Africa

: Bequest from Mr GO Spafford, 1916

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