Amulet

Description

Amulet in carnelian, ib (heart) in squat vase shape with large ribbed lug at tip and two side-lugs at opposite poles: Ancient Egyptian, possibly New Kingdom, c. 1550 - 1069 BC

Museum reference

A.1965.78

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Amulet

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

c. 1550 - 1069 BC

Style / Culture

New Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Carnelian

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

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