Donor Name:

Miss Alice A. Azeez  Search this

Culture:

Ancient Egyptian  Search this

Object Type:

Amulet

Place:

Egypt, Africa

Accession Date:

1896

Notes:

Wadjet/Eye of Horus amulet

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. Udjat, or Eye of Horus amulet; endowed the mummy with health, and enabled it to transform to a living being.

Record Last Modified:

30 Jul 2020

Specimen Count:

1

Topic:

Archaeology  Search this

Accession Number:

030210

USNM Number:

A158273-0

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Data Source:

NMNH - Anthropology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/395cb0d64-8b99-4534-9869-c44476c44e31

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8030220