Ancient Egyptian amulet from Abydos dated 945 – 715 BC

One of four gold amulets.
Small flat sheet of gold depicting Hathor cow facing right, with headdress. Suspension loop on back.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Abydos dated 945 – 715 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.105.1
  • Material: gold
  • Culture: Dynasty 22
  • Period: Third Intermediate Period
  • Dated: 945 - 715 BC
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 28mm , Width: 23mm , Depth: 2mm
  • Published references: Randall-MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos pp.79, 91 pl.LII D63
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889