Egyptian - Amulet - Walters 42195 - Back
The feet have broken away from this black-speckled carnelian representation of Horus-the-Child, but the angle of the legs suggests he was seated on his mother's lap. A loop protruding from the shoulders is also... More
Egyptian - Amulet - Walters 42195 - Left
The feet have broken away from this black-speckled carnelian representation of Horus-the-Child, but the angle of the legs suggests he was seated on his mother's lap. A loop protruding from the shoulders is also... More
Egyptian - Amulet - Walters 42195 - Right
The feet have broken away from this black-speckled carnelian representation of Horus-the-Child, but the angle of the legs suggests he was seated on his mother's lap. A loop protruding from the shoulders is also... More
Egyptian - Amulet - Walters 42195
The feet have broken away from this black-speckled carnelian representation of Horus-the-Child, but the angle of the legs suggests he was seated on his mother's lap. A loop protruding from the shoulders is also... More
Egyptian - Amulet- Pendant, Nephthys - Walters 571478 - Back
A cast silver amulet representing the goddess Nephthys, the sister of Isis, standing. She wears a small crown surmounted by the hieroglyph for her name. There is a loop behind the crown and the legs are broken off.
Egyptian - Amulet- Pendant, Nephthys - Walters 571478 - Left
A cast silver amulet representing the goddess Nephthys, the sister of Isis, standing. She wears a small crown surmounted by the hieroglyph for her name. There is a loop behind the crown and the legs are broken off.
Egyptian - Amulet- Pendant, Nephthys - Walters 571478 - Right
A cast silver amulet representing the goddess Nephthys, the sister of Isis, standing. She wears a small crown surmounted by the hieroglyph for her name. There is a loop behind the crown and the legs are broken off.
Egyptian - Amulet- Pendant, Nephthys - Walters 571478
A cast silver amulet representing the goddess Nephthys, the sister of Isis, standing. She wears a small crown surmounted by the hieroglyph for her name. There is a loop behind the crown and the legs are broken off.
Egyptian - Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys - Walters 481702 - Back
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys - Walters 481702 - Bottom
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys - Walters 481702 - Left
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys - Walters 481702 - Right
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys - Walters 481702
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, Squatting Figure of Falcon Headed God - Wal...
This smoothly carved amulet represents the great god of the united kingdom, patron of the king, Horus with falcon head, in tight skirt, seated with hands drawn up on knees. A pierced loop projects from mid back.
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, Squatting Figure of Falcon Headed God - Wal...
This smoothly carved amulet represents the great god of the united kingdom, patron of the king, Horus with falcon head, in tight skirt, seated with hands drawn up on knees. A pierced loop projects from mid back.
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, Squatting Figure of Falcon Headed God - Wal...
This smoothly carved amulet represents the great god of the united kingdom, patron of the king, Horus with falcon head, in tight skirt, seated with hands drawn up on knees. A pierced loop projects from mid back.
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, Squatting Figure of Falcon Headed God - Wal...
This smoothly carved amulet represents the great god of the united kingdom, patron of the king, Horus with falcon head, in tight skirt, seated with hands drawn up on knees. A pierced loop projects from mid back.
Egyptian - Amun - Walters 571422 - Back
This cast silver amulet with a poor surface represents the great national god Amun, standing with the left foot directly in front of the right. The lines of his short shendyt, necklace, armlets and bracelets ar... More
Egyptian - Amun - Walters 571422 - Left
This cast silver amulet with a poor surface represents the great national god Amun, standing with the left foot directly in front of the right. The lines of his short shendyt, necklace, armlets and bracelets ar... More
Egyptian - Amun - Walters 571422 - Right
This cast silver amulet with a poor surface represents the great national god Amun, standing with the left foot directly in front of the right. The lines of his short shendyt, necklace, armlets and bracelets ar... More
Egyptian - Amun - Walters 571422
This cast silver amulet with a poor surface represents the great national god Amun, standing with the left foot directly in front of the right. The lines of his short shendyt, necklace, armlets and bracelets ar... More
Egyptian - Bull's Head - Walters 42191 - Back
This head of a bull may have belonged to a small figurine of an Apis bull, which may have been an amulet pendant or a small ritual statuette. The head was mounted as an earring in modern times but it is unlikel... More
Egyptian - Bull's Head - Walters 42191 - Left
This head of a bull may have belonged to a small figurine of an Apis bull, which may have been an amulet pendant or a small ritual statuette. The head was mounted as an earring in modern times but it is unlikel... More
Egyptian - Bull's Head - Walters 42191 - Right
This head of a bull may have belonged to a small figurine of an Apis bull, which may have been an amulet pendant or a small ritual statuette. The head was mounted as an earring in modern times but it is unlikel... More
Egyptian - Bull's Head - Walters 42191
This head of a bull may have belonged to a small figurine of an Apis bull, which may have been an amulet pendant or a small ritual statuette. The head was mounted as an earring in modern times but it is unlikel... More
Egyptian - Four-headed Ram - Walters 42349 - Back
This lapis lazuli amulet appears to represents a four-headed ram, which is connected to the idea of the four winds and the four points of the compass. The amulet is pierced under the belly and may have served a... More
Egyptian - Four-headed Ram - Walters 42349 - Left
This lapis lazuli amulet appears to represents a four-headed ram, which is connected to the idea of the four winds and the four points of the compass. The amulet is pierced under the belly and may have served a... More
Egyptian - Four-headed Ram - Walters 42349 - Right
This lapis lazuli amulet appears to represents a four-headed ram, which is connected to the idea of the four winds and the four points of the compass. The amulet is pierced under the belly and may have served a... More
Egyptian - Four-headed Ram - Walters 42349 - Top
This lapis lazuli amulet appears to represents a four-headed ram, which is connected to the idea of the four winds and the four points of the compass. The amulet is pierced under the belly and may have served a... More
Egyptian - Four-headed Ram - Walters 42349
This lapis lazuli amulet appears to represents a four-headed ram, which is connected to the idea of the four winds and the four points of the compass. The amulet is pierced under the belly and may have served a... More
Egyptian - Group of 16 Amulets Strung as a Necklace - Walters 481685-1...
This group of amulets were strung in modern times to a necklace that follows the order of an amulet necklace found on a mummy in the Faiyum. On this string are 8 "djed" pillars (symbols of Osiris), Thoth, figur... More
Egyptian - Isis nursing Horus - Walters 42346 - Back
A lapis lazuli amulet representing the goddess Isis seated on a throne decorated with a scale pattern. She holds her left breast and raises the head of infant Horus on her lap. The broad face and squat proporti... More
Egyptian - Isis nursing Horus - Walters 42346 - Left
A lapis lazuli amulet representing the goddess Isis seated on a throne decorated with a scale pattern. She holds her left breast and raises the head of infant Horus on her lap. The broad face and squat proporti... More
Egyptian - Isis nursing Horus - Walters 42346 - Right
A lapis lazuli amulet representing the goddess Isis seated on a throne decorated with a scale pattern. She holds her left breast and raises the head of infant Horus on her lap. The broad face and squat proporti... More
Egyptian - Isis nursing Horus - Walters 42346 - Top
A lapis lazuli amulet representing the goddess Isis seated on a throne decorated with a scale pattern. She holds her left breast and raises the head of infant Horus on her lap. The broad face and squat proporti... More
Egyptian - Isis nursing Horus - Walters 42346
A lapis lazuli amulet representing the goddess Isis seated on a throne decorated with a scale pattern. She holds her left breast and raises the head of infant Horus on her lap. The broad face and squat proporti... More
Egyptian - Khnum Standing - Walters 481709 - Back
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Khnum Standing - Walters 481709 - Left
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Khnum Standing - Walters 481709 - Right
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Khnum Standing - Walters 481709
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Lionnes-headed Menit - Walters 481626 - Back
This amulet represents a "menit," a counterweight often made of metal worn on the back to keep large necklaces in place. "Menits" were regarded not only as jewelry but also as ritual objects sacred to the godde... More
Egyptian - Lionnes-headed Menit - Walters 481626 - Side A
This amulet represents a "menit," a counterweight often made of metal worn on the back to keep large necklaces in place. "Menits" were regarded not only as jewelry but also as ritual objects sacred to the godde... More
Egyptian - Lionnes-headed Menit - Walters 481626
This amulet represents a "menit," a counterweight often made of metal worn on the back to keep large necklaces in place. "Menits" were regarded not only as jewelry but also as ritual objects sacred to the godde... More
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42342 - Back
A sketchily carved amulet of dark lapis lazuli probably representing the goddess Maat, personification of Truth.
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42342 - Left
A sketchily carved amulet of dark lapis lazuli probably representing the goddess Maat, personification of Truth.
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42342 - Right
A sketchily carved amulet of dark lapis lazuli probably representing the goddess Maat, personification of Truth.
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42342
A sketchily carved amulet of dark lapis lazuli probably representing the goddess Maat, personification of Truth.
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42426 - Back
The amulet made of a bright blue glass-like faience (?) was made in a mold with some later working. It represents Maat, the personification of Truth, as a woman seated with knees drawn up. There is a hold in th... More
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42426 - Left
The amulet made of a bright blue glass-like faience (?) was made in a mold with some later working. It represents Maat, the personification of Truth, as a woman seated with knees drawn up. There is a hold in th... More
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42426 - Right
The amulet made of a bright blue glass-like faience (?) was made in a mold with some later working. It represents Maat, the personification of Truth, as a woman seated with knees drawn up. There is a hold in th... More
Egyptian - Maat - Walters 42426
The amulet made of a bright blue glass-like faience (?) was made in a mold with some later working. It represents Maat, the personification of Truth, as a woman seated with knees drawn up. There is a hold in th... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail A
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail B
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail C
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail D
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail E
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail F
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail G
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail H
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail I
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515 - Detail J
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Necklace - Walters 571515
This (restrung) necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads of rolled strips of sheet gold, and ten amulets. The rooster and couchant animal at either end of the necklace, cast of a pale yellow metal,... More
Egyptian - Pendant, Pantheistic Deity - Walters 571437 - Left
This amulet shows the god Horus with various royal, divine, and animal attributes that enhance its protective power.
Egyptian - Pendant, Pantheistic Deity - Walters 571437 - Reverse
This amulet shows the god Horus with various royal, divine, and animal attributes that enhance its protective power.
Egyptian - Pendant, Pantheistic Deity - Walters 571437 - Right
This amulet shows the god Horus with various royal, divine, and animal attributes that enhance its protective power.
Egyptian - Pendant, Pantheistic Deity - Walters 571437 - View A
This amulet shows the god Horus with various royal, divine, and animal attributes that enhance its protective power.
Egyptian - Pendant, Pantheistic Deity - Walters 571437
This amulet shows the god Horus with various royal, divine, and animal attributes that enhance its protective power.
Egyptian - Seated Lion - Walters 571430 - Back
This seated gold lioness, tail curled over the haunches, was apparently cast in one piece with the suspension loop and flat base. The inscription, deeply recessed into the underside of the base reads "Bastet, e... More
Egyptian - Seated Lion - Walters 571430 - Bottom
This seated gold lioness, tail curled over the haunches, was apparently cast in one piece with the suspension loop and flat base. The inscription, deeply recessed into the underside of the base reads "Bastet, e... More
Egyptian - Seated Lion - Walters 571430 - Left
This seated gold lioness, tail curled over the haunches, was apparently cast in one piece with the suspension loop and flat base. The inscription, deeply recessed into the underside of the base reads "Bastet, e... More
Egyptian - Seated Lion - Walters 571430 - Right
This seated gold lioness, tail curled over the haunches, was apparently cast in one piece with the suspension loop and flat base. The inscription, deeply recessed into the underside of the base reads "Bastet, e... More
Egyptian - Seated Lion - Walters 571430
This seated gold lioness, tail curled over the haunches, was apparently cast in one piece with the suspension loop and flat base. The inscription, deeply recessed into the underside of the base reads "Bastet, e... More
Egyptian - Squatting Representation of Mut - Walters 571486 - Reverse
An amulet made of pale sheet gold representing a cloaked figure seated with knees drawn up. The figure wears the double crown (of Upper and Lower Egypt) over a long wig. A short sleeve is shown between the flap... More
Egyptian - Squatting Representation of Mut - Walters 571486 - Side A
An amulet made of pale sheet gold representing a cloaked figure seated with knees drawn up. The figure wears the double crown (of Upper and Lower Egypt) over a long wig. A short sleeve is shown between the flap... More
Egyptian - Squatting Representation of Mut - Walters 571486
An amulet made of pale sheet gold representing a cloaked figure seated with knees drawn up. The figure wears the double crown (of Upper and Lower Egypt) over a long wig. A short sleeve is shown between the flap... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 481681 - Back
The Ibis was the sacred bird of Thoth, patron deity of scribes and writing and god of wisdom. Thoth recorded the results of the judgment of the deceased in the underworld in a ceremony called the "weighing of t... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 481681 - Left
The Ibis was the sacred bird of Thoth, patron deity of scribes and writing and god of wisdom. Thoth recorded the results of the judgment of the deceased in the underworld in a ceremony called the "weighing of t... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 481681 - Right
The Ibis was the sacred bird of Thoth, patron deity of scribes and writing and god of wisdom. Thoth recorded the results of the judgment of the deceased in the underworld in a ceremony called the "weighing of t... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 481681
The Ibis was the sacred bird of Thoth, patron deity of scribes and writing and god of wisdom. Thoth recorded the results of the judgment of the deceased in the underworld in a ceremony called the "weighing of t... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 571979 - Reverse
This tiny gold amulet in the shape of an Ibis holding a feather represents the god of wisdom, Thoth. The body was made of two pieces of sheet gold worked over a core. Gold wire, used for the neck, was flattened... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 571979 - Side A
This tiny gold amulet in the shape of an Ibis holding a feather represents the god of wisdom, Thoth. The body was made of two pieces of sheet gold worked over a core. Gold wire, used for the neck, was flattened... More
Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 571979
This tiny gold amulet in the shape of an Ibis holding a feather represents the god of wisdom, Thoth. The body was made of two pieces of sheet gold worked over a core. Gold wire, used for the neck, was flattened... More