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Amulet of Re-Horakhty as a falcon
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26–30
664–332 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Tell Dafana
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.621
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis green glazed faience amulet represents the solar god Re-Horakhty as a falcon with the sun's disk above his head. Because Re-Horakhty was associated with the rising sun, amulets of him were believed to assist the wearer with rebirth each day in the afterlife. There is a ring on the back for suspension. This amulet was part of a set that nicluded 87.614 through 87.624.
ProvenanceFrom the ancient town, near Tell Dafana (Daphnae). 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887.
(Accession date: June 24,1887)
(Accession date: June 24,1887)