Ancient Egyptian frog amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Violet blue frit or faience sitting frog amulet with red eyes. Frog is seated on an oval plinth which has the hieroglyphic sign ‘Nfr’ moulded into the bottom. A hole for suspension runs longitudinally through the base.

Ancient Egyptian frog amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.8
  • Material: faience frit
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: frog amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 11mm , Width: 9mm , Height: 9mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483