Ancient Egyptian amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Blue glazed faience calf head amulet. Flat backed, with raised moulded features, eye, ear, nose, on the upper surface. Patches of darker blue. Traces of modern glue on the back.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.12
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 17mm , Width: 16mm , Depth (approx.): 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483