Ancient Egyptian amulet from Tell Nabasha

One of ten amulets. A carnelian hand with thumb jutting out slightly and a loop at the wrist for suspension.

Ancient Egyptian amulet from Tell Nabasha

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW186.1
  • Material: carnelian
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 24mm , Width: 8mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
  • Site: Tell Nabasha
  • Latitude: 30.86
  • Longitude: 31.910556