Ancient Egyptian amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Green blue faience, maybe a seated Prince Amulet. Depicts a crouching boy,in a kilt, from the side with a side lock of youth, and hand to his mouth. Loop for suspension is broken off at the top.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.25.8 A
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 19mm , Width (widest point): 10mm , Depth: 2mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Amulets 1913 p.28 pl. XV type 126
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483