Ancient Egyptian monkey amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Small blue glazed amulet depicting a monkey, in profile, playing a tambourine. Flat at back. Suspension loop at top, now broken.

Ancient Egyptian monkey amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.1.7
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: monkey amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 10mm , Width: 6mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483