Vulture amulet


Accession Number
EA15597
Current Location
House of Death (ground floor), Amulets case
Object Type
Jewellery, Amulet
Material
Metals/alloys (Gold)
Measurements
Height: 12mm | Width: 8mm
Number of Elements
1
Culture
Egyptian
Animal
Vulture

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Description

A gold pendant in the shape of a vulture with a suspension ring on the back. On long-term loan since 2005 from the British Museum who acquired it in 1851 from Harry Osborn Cureton.

Bibliography

Andrews, Carol 1994. Amulets of ancient Egypt. London: The British Museum Press. Goodridge, Wendy R. & Stuart J. Williams 2005. Offerings from The British Museum. Swansea: The Egypt Centre. [p. 8]