Ancient Egyptian Nefertum amulet from Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

A green faience Nefertum amulet. Broken away at chest. Human figure wearing long wig with lappets, false beard and lotus flower head dress. Hole for suspension at the back of the head dress.

Ancient Egyptian Nefertum amulet from Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1975.442
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - Second Persian Period
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: Nefertum amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 58mm , Width: 19mm , Depth: 17mm
  • Published references: Martin The Sacred Animal Necropolis p 90 cat no 999
  • Site: Saqqara
  • Latitude: 29.871111
  • Longitude: 31.216389