Object Number: Ha6730

Collection: World Archaeology - Egyptology

Object Name: amulet

Description: This is three amulets, one larger than the other two, made of mint/pale green faience. They are all moulded in the form of Shu kneeling on one leg with arms bent at the elbows, raised above their heads holding up the sky. They all have small rectangular bases, and has a small loop on the back which is pierced for suspension. It has a small beard, and an incised plaited hairpiece, a bare chest, and a pleated skirt. All incised decoration continues around to the back of the figure. Quite detailed moulding.

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