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Recumbent Calf Amulet

1540–1296 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18

Medium
carnelian
Measurements
Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.568
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A reddish-orange carnelian sculpture depicts a calf lying down with legs folded beneath its body. It turns its head upward and to the right. Shallow, angular grooves along the neck and torso define its musculature. The sculpture has a smooth, polished surface with simplified, rounded facial features and a blunt muzzle. The translucent stone is carved with a warm sheen, showcasing its uniform, glowing color.

Recumbent Calf Amulet

1540–1296 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18

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