Ancient Egyptian amulet fragment from Naukratis

Copper alloy standing figure of the god Nefertum. Broken off below the knees. This amulet depicts the god striding forward with his left leg, hands by his side. The face is indistinct, but he appears to wear a beard. On his head is a lotus by two tall plumes, and from this hang over his ears two raised strips. There is a loop for suspension behind his neck.

Ancient Egyptian amulet fragment from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW182
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: amulet fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 37mm , Width: 9mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925