Amulet / goddess

Description

Amulet in pale green faience in the form of Sekhmet or another cat-headed goddess in a striding pose: Ancient Egyptian, Middle Egypt, Lahun, Late Period

Museum reference

A.1921.1516

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Amulet / goddess

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Late Period

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Collection place(s)

Lahun, Middle Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Associations

Depicted: Sakhmet

Exhibitions

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland