Ancient Egyptian amulet from Badari dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Stylised ivory amulet, one of three found in grave, with two perforations inlaid with shell and black substance to form eyes and third perforation for suspension. May represent either two birds or a bull. Magical and ritual use.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Badari dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.2.a
  • Material: hippo ivory
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 3500 - 3200 BC
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 76mm, Width: 25mm, Depth: 4mm
  • Published references: Brunton & Caton - Thompson Bad Civil pl XXXIV 4 LIII 49
  • Site: Badari
  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156