Ancient Egyptian amulet from Abydos dated 1473 – 1458 BC

An amulet of Horus as a hawk wearing the Double Crown. It is perforated through the base of the crown. There is realistic detailing of the bird on the front of the amulet, the back being flat and plain.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Abydos dated 1473 – 1458 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.10
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1473 - 1458 BC
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 37mm , Width: 19mm , Depth: 9mm
  • Published references: Randall-MacIver & Mace, El Amrah and Abydos,pp.90,pl.XLIX,D9.
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889