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Amulet of Shu

Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
688–525 B.C.

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Height: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number57.452
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionDuring the Late Period, amulets of the god of air, Shu, were often placed in the mummy wrappings on the torso of the deceased. He is shown kneeling, with his arms raised to support the heavens and the solar disc above his head. This rather crude example is made of blue glazed faience, now faded.
ProvenanceLuigi Vassalli Collection (1812-1887); by 1957: Horace L. Mayer Collection; 1957: gift of Horace L. Mayer.