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Frog Amulet

c. 1540–1296 BCE

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

Medium
carnelian
Measurements
Overall: 0.9 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.570
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Location
107 Egyptian
Print

Description

The frog, because of its numerous offspring, was a symbol of fertility. In fact, the hieroglyphic sign for 100,000 was a tadpole. Frog amulets were very popular both in semiprecious stone and in faience, and were worn by women hoping for an easy delivery. Both sexes wore the frog in expectation of a successful rebirth in the afterlife.
Carnelian, a faintly translucent, red stone, carved to resemble a frog. It sits, legs curled under its body with the circles of eyes the only details. Light glints off of the stone.

Frog Amulet

c. 1540–1296 BCE

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

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