Ancient Egyptian amulet from Mazguneh Mazghuneh dated 30 BC – 395 AD

Green faience double, possibly shell, seal, with holes passing through the length of each shell, possibly used as a necklace spacer. Incised decoration on upper surface to show the lines on the shell, and possibly to copy a metal frame or border. Both the bases are flat and incised with the same cartouche.
Translation is Men – Kheper – Re.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Mazguneh
 Mazghuneh dated 30 BC – 395 AD

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.10.a
  • Material: faience
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - 395 AD
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 13mm , Width: 11mm , Depth: 4mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F The Labyrinth Gerzeh and Mazghunheh 1912
  • Site: Mazguneh
  • Latitude: 29.75
  • Longitude: 31.25