Ancient Egyptian Nekhbet amulet from Abydos dated 945 – 715 BC

One of four gold amulets. A small flat sheet of tarnished gold depicting a vulture, Nekhbet. There is a loop at the back for suspension.

Ancient Egyptian Nekhbet amulet from Abydos dated 945 – 715 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.105.2
  • Material: gold
  • Culture: Dynasty 22
  • Period: Third Intermediate Period
  • Dated: 945 - 715 BC
  • Object name: Nekhbet amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 15mm , Width: 12mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Published references: Randall - MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos pp 79 91 pl LII D63
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889