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Amulet of Re-Horakhty as a falcon
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period or later
About 1070–30 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren
Accession Number02.598
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis amulet of brilliant, deep blue faience represents the solar god Re-Horakhty in the form of a falcon. Although Egypt had numerous falcon deities, this one is probably identifiable as Re-Horakhty because he wears the triple atef crown and sun disk. Such amulets were intended to help guarantee rebirth in the afterlife. A loop on the back of the head allowed the amulet to be worn on a string. The front of the base is broken.
Provenance1902: given to the MFA by the estate of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren.
(Accession date: October 11,1902)
(Accession date: October 11,1902)