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Amulet of an Unidentified Shape

2123–2040 BCE

Egypt

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Medium
turquoise green faience
Measurements
Overall: 0.1 cm (1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.793.9
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Location
Not on view
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A turquoise green faience amulet takes an irregular, organic shape with a pitted, rock-like texture. Mottled tones and brownish spots create a weathered appearance across its matte surface. On its right side, a prominent circular hole is bored through the material. The amulet stands vertically with rounded protrusions extending to the left, while uneven, jagged edges along the bottom and sides suggest a worn, ancient fragment.

Amulet of an Unidentified Shape

2123–2040 BCE

Egypt

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