Object Number: Ha6872

Collection: World Archaeology - Egyptology

Object Name: amulet

Description: 8 specimens of faience amulets moulded in the standing figure of Thoth. He has a large ibis head with a large beak. He wears a knee length dress, with his arms both placed down at his side. One leg is placed forward. They have a pilaster at the back, and a small rectangular base. They are all pierced widthways through the back of the pilaster at about waist length. Most of the amulets are now a dull brown colour, except for one green and one pale green one. About 2 of the amulets have crudely mouled heads.

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