Ancient Egyptian amulet from Matmar dated 2160 -2025 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Matmar dated 2160 -2025 BC

One of two carnelian leg amulets, perforated for suspension, found attached around ankles of body. Type 10c12.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Matmar dated 2160 -2025 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.20.b.1
Material: carnelian
Culture: Dynasty 9 - 10
Period: First Intermediate Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 2160 -2025 BC
Object name: amulet
Dimensions: Length: 16mm , Width: 8mm , Depth: 4mm
Published references: Brunton Matmar p.39 pl.XXVIII (reg) pl.LXXIII (beads)
Site: Matmar

Latitude: 27.1
Longitude: 31.333333