Donor Name:

Dr. James A. Grant Bey  Search this

Culture:

Egyptian, III Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI  Search this

Object Type:

Amulet

Place:

Egypt, Africa

Accession Date:

25 Nov 1887

Notes:

From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt" label for this artifact, 2011: Amulets were tucked into the mummy's wraps—they are believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. Each type was positioned according to instructions in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Headdrest amulet; raised the deceased's head in resurrection.

Record Last Modified:

30 Jul 2020

Specimen Count:

1

Topic:

Archaeology  Search this

Accession Number:

019601

USNM Number:

A129611-0

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Data Source:

NMNH - Anthropology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a23f354f-5069-4788-966a-55980ceaa5c3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8010129