Harwer amulet
- Accession Number
- EA54222
- Current Location
- House of Death (ground floor), Amulets case
- Object Type
- Jewellery, Amulet
- Period
- Late Period
- Material
- Faience
- Measurements
- Height: 33mm | Width: 9mm
- Number of Elements
- 1
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Divine Name
- Harwer (Haroeris)
Licensing details
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- Description
-
A green glazed composition amulet in the form of a striding figure of Harwer (Haroeris). The deity is shown as hawk-headed, wearing the double crown and shendyt kilt, with his arms by his sides. It has a dorsal pillar and is pierced behind the waist for suspension. The amulet has been broken and repaired just above the ankles. It likely dates to the Late Period. On long-term loan since 2005 from the British Museum who acquired it in 1916 from the Rev. William F. Rose.
- 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. 3]
- Previous Owners
- The British Museum | Rev. William F. Rose
- Acquisition
- Long-term loan, The British Museum (04 Apr 2005)
- Last modified: 05 Feb 2023