Object Number: Ha6283

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 a pilaster at the back, which are pierced widthways. All have small beards. The smallest figure has a more triangular shape which it holds above its head, and part of the hand is missing at the back. It has a pleated skirt. The other small figure has a more rainbow shaped object which it holds above its head and a bare chest with a small hole in its stomach. The largest figure is more of a mint green colour and has a longer beard and face. It has three lines projecting from its head and a pleated skirt. More roughly moulded than the other two.

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