Ancient Egyptian Nefertum amulet from Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

A green faience Nefertum amulet. A standing human figure with arms by sides. Wearing short kilt and lotus flower head dress. On a flat base with a dorsal pillar. Hole for suspension behind head.

Ancient Egyptian Nefertum amulet from Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1975.443
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - Second Persian Period
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: Nefertum amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 27mm , Width: 11mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Martin, The Sacred Animal Necropolis...,p.90,cat.no.1002.
  • Site: Saqqara
  • Latitude: 29.871111
  • Longitude: 31.216389