http://collections.mfa.org/collections/objectsrdf/315173;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10ENN.Nubian Jewelryhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1822689/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1318874/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Amulet of a cat743–712 B.C.Dolomitic marbleGreenish-gray marble. Left ear missing. Hole in back of neck for metal suspension ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143571;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1317493/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Amulet of Maat743–712 B.C.Gilded silver and malachiteThe goddess Maat personified justice, truth and proper world order. She is portrayed in amulets like this one as a seated or squatting woman with a single feather (the hieroglyph for her name) on her head. This example is made of polished malachite on a silver base with a gilt silver feather. The ring for stringing is at the back of the feather. The silver is slightly corroded.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143589;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1317481/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Bastet amulet inscribed for Pamay724–712 B.C.GoldAmulet of goddess Bastet. Standing, arms at side. Inscription on base. Loop back of head and another behind feet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/145000;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1318390/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Belt with a glazed quartz pendant1700–1550 B.C.Faience, glazed quartzThis is a string of 63 blue faience ball beads with a pendant composed of a of natural quartz crystal glazed blue. The glazing of quartz crystals was practice unique to Kerma, where the crystals may have been believed to have magical or amuletic powers.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143155;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1325132/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Collar712–698 B.C.ElectrumHinged collar of sheet metal with edges decorated inside and out with beaded wire. In the center is an applique figure of kneeling winged deity wearing a sun disc. In the center of the back is a scarab. At each side near back, hinge with pin in place.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143573;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1325133/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Double Hathor head earring90 B.C.–50 A.D.Gold, enamelGold earring. A lotus flower with enamel inlay, sits above two Hathor heads with sun discs between the horns. The Hathors are situated on a rectangular 'base' which contains five round circles, each containing small round balls in their centers. Attached to the base by way of four gold loops are four pendants; each with a ball and a fly suspended below. Suspension loop at top.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/145005;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1494349/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Finger ring of King Taharqa690–664 B.C.GoldCast gold finger ring with incised decoration in the form of a stylized sacred eyehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/142322;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1077450/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Gold nugget pendant700–500 B.C.GoldGold nugget with coiled suspension loop at the top.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/144976;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1662412/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Hathor-headed crystal pendant743–712 B.C.Gold, rock crystalCrystal ball amulet surmounted by gold head of Hathor crowned with disc and horns. The ball is bored vertically and has a gold disc at the base on which it stands. Probably contained substances believed to be magical. Ring at back of head. Base loose.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143587;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1317508/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Mirror of King Shabaka698–690 B.C.Bronze and gilded silverThe mirror consists of a bronze disk set into a gilt silver handle in the form of a column with a palm leaf capital. Standing figures of the great goddesses surround the column: Hathor, wearing a sun disk and horns; lioness-headed Tefnut; and Mut, wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. A fourth figure, whose crown features two plumes, a sun disk, and horns, probably represents the king's sister Amenirdis, a priestess who assumed the rank of goddess by accepting the highest priestly role of "God's Wife." She was "married" to Amun and resided, celibate, at Karnak.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143584;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1320634/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Necklace with cylinder amulet case1700–1550 B.C.Silver, glazed crystal, carnelian, and faienceComposed of blue glazed crystal, carnelian ball beads, faience ball beads, two faience star beads and a cylindrical silver amulet (Egyptian import).http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/141514;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1318369/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Necklace with human and ram's head pendants270–50 B.C.Gold and carnelianNecklace made of 54 composite human head and ram's head gold pendants with a small carnelian bead between each.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/144938;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1318365/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10String of melon beads1700–1550 B.C.FaienceThis string of beads consists of thirteen melon beads arranged in graduated order. The name melon bead refelcts the fact that the beads resemble melons.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/143146;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1320640/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Winged goddess pectoral743–712 B.C.FaienceAmulets like this one were found in the burials of early Napatan queens. Made of blue-green glazed faience, they depict a nude, winged, goddess crowned with a sun disc, uraeus and feathers. The wings bend sharply downward, and on each arm is a uraeus crowned with horns and a sun disc. The identity of the goddess is uncertain. A hieroglyphic inscription runs down the back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/145786;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1822689/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10Winged Isis pectoral538–519 B.C.GoldChased gold pectoral representing the winged goddess Isis, shown kneeling with wings outstretched. In her right hand, she holds an ankh, the symbol for "life"; in her left hand she holds what may be the hieroglyph for a sail, the symbol for the breath of life. On her head is a throne, the hierogyph for her name.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/142334;jsessionid=64E5E14A394541663A755C27513B0D10