Egyptian Amulet Necklace

Date-31 P

Place of ManufactureAfrica

MediumMaterial: faience;earthenware spacers; modern fibre

DimensionsOverall (circumference): 106 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Miss Kathleen Agnew

Object number1961.002.001

DescriptionNecklace consisting of a single strand of amulets, tubular & disc beads; there are 17 amulets including four udjat eyes (eye of Horus); & various Egyptian deities; Thoth figures; one Ptah figure, one Ram & a djed pillar; some amulets are unidentifiable because of breakage.

Status

Not on view