Carnelian object



Accession Number
AB21
Current Location
In storage
Object Type
Jewellery, Amulet
Material
Stone/minerals (Carnelian)
Provenance
Egypt
Number of Elements
1
Divine Name
Isis | Nephthys
Measurements
Height: 50mm

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Description

Carnelian amulet of a goddess (likely Isis or Nephthys) kneeling, the head and feet now missing. Broken into three pieces between 1997–1998. Gift from the University of Wales Aberystwyth.

Bibliography

Andrews, Carol 1994. Amulets of ancient Egypt. London: The British Museum Press.